Amanda Manatt
Marshalltown,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Iowa Board of Nursing certified Registered Nurse (RN) with over 13 years experience providing direct patient care in multiple care settings. Skilled in emergency medicine, triage, care coordination and implementation of high-acuity patients from neonate to geriatrics. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients, a fast-paced work environment and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health
12.2013 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans (including but not limited to: oral, intramuscular, intravenous, intraosseous and endotracheal routes of administration.)
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, disease process, management and treatment options.
- Provide direct patient care from admission to discharge, stabilize patients, and rapidly determine next course of action.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Communicate openly and effectively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determine severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations (including using bilingual skills to communicate effectively with the spanish speaking population.)
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provide exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
McFarland Clinic PC
07.2011 - 12.2013
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions, treatments and patient care instructions.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Administered medications and treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Primary Health Care, Inc
10.2010 - 07.2011
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA02.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Iowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA06.2008
Skills
- Bilingual (certified in Spanish interpretation)
- Preceptor
- Epic (EHR) super-user
- Auditor for conscious sedation competencies
- Instructor for conscious sedation skills
- Huddle board coordinator
- Unit-based council member
- 2-bin system coordinator
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- MOAB - Management of Aggressive Behavior
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health
12.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
McFarland Clinic PC
07.2011 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
Primary Health Care, Inc
10.2010 - 07.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Hawkeye Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Iowa Valley Community College - Marshalltown Community College