AMANDA MCCARTHY
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 13 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Unit Manager
Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Syracuse, NY
10.2024 - Current
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented operational protocols to enhance patient safety and improve care delivery efficiency.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient treatment plans and optimize resource allocation.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance through training initiatives.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Helio Health
Syracuse, NY
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and clinical evaluations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
RN Supervisor
Kindred at Home
Auburn, NY
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Hospice Of The Finger Lakes
Liverpool, NY
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
Detox Nurse
Tully Hill Chemical Dependency Treatment Center
Tully, NY
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
RN
Northwoods Rehabilitation
Moravia, NY
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Oncology Nurse
Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse, NY
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Utica College
Utica, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cayuga County Community College
Auburn, NY05.2012
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Timeline
Nursing Unit Manager
Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
10.2024 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Helio Health
01.2023 - 10.2024
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Hospice Of The Finger Lakes
12.2020 - 12.2021
RN Supervisor
Kindred at Home
04.2018 - 06.2022
Detox Nurse
Tully Hill Chemical Dependency Treatment Center
09.2015 - 06.2021
RN
Northwoods Rehabilitation
09.2014 - 09.2015
Oncology Nurse
Upstate University Hospital
02.2013 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cayuga County Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Utica College