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Amanda Masterson

Richmond

Summary

RN, preceptor, charge nurse, superuser for EMR, Nurse navigator for radiation oncology and the transfer and telemedicine center. Deep knowledge of Cerner EMR and Sunrise systems. Over 19 years of medical experience with Ascension. Knowledge of hospital operations with Ascension hospitals. Created many policies and workflows that are in use today. Over 11 years of bedside SICU experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Clinical Lead Transfer Center

Henry Ford Ascension Legacy
12.2024 - Current
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard processes and best practices.
  • Standardized current work flows driven performance enhancement and customer service satisfaction.
  • Ensures policy and procedures are followed on daily basis.
  • Resource to co-workers in workflows, technical issues, and data collection.
  • Performed interim management duties while Mary was out of office.

Supervisor-Surgical ICU and SWAT

Ascension
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Creates and balances schedules
  • Ensures safe and adequate staffing
  • Makes patient daily assignments
  • Ensures policy and procedures are followed on a daily basis

RN Clinical Lead for Transfer Center

Ascension
03.2020 - 06.2024
  • Assists in patient transfers to and from 10 different Ascension hospitals.
  • Quality improvement with new software and updates to current transfer system.
  • Implementing our current processes with new software.

Radiation Oncology Nurse

Ascension St. John Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families dealing with the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Promoted patient adherence to treatment plans by establishing trust and rapport with individuals undergoing radiation therapy.
  • Reduced treatment side effects by closely monitoring patients and administering appropriate medications as needed.
  • Evaluated patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal symptom management during treatment cycles.

Staff RN

Ascension St. John Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2019
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
  • Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
  • Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.

Nurse Intern

Ascension St. John Hospital
04.2006 - 06.2008
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
  • Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding or assisting with ambulation for patients.
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
  • Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
05-2008

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Quality improvement
  • Nursing informatics
  • Team coordination
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Precepting
  • Staff supervision
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • High level of autonomy
  • HIPAA education
  • EMR / EHR

Certification

Registered Nurse, Michigan

BLS

ACLS

TCAR

Timeline

RN Clinical Lead Transfer Center

Henry Ford Ascension Legacy
12.2024 - Current

Supervisor-Surgical ICU and SWAT

Ascension
06.2024 - 12.2024

RN Clinical Lead for Transfer Center

Ascension
03.2020 - 06.2024

Radiation Oncology Nurse

Ascension St. John Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2020

Staff RN

Ascension St. John Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2019

Nurse Intern

Ascension St. John Hospital
04.2006 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wayne State University

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