Amanda McCarthy
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 10 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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
Nascentia Healthcare
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised clinical team to ensure adherence to patient care standards and regulatory compliance.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving clinical competencies and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to foster collaboration and address patient needs effectively.
Unit Supervisor
Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily operations of nursing unit, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and care coordination among staff members.
- Developed staff training programs focused on patient care best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in patient admissions and discharge procedures.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
White Glove Placement
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with treatment and service providers using interprofessional interdisciplinary team approach for continuity of care.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Conducted independent risk assessment for self-directed violence, analyzing risk factors, protective factors, mental status and current triggers.
Clinical Supervisor
Kindred at Home
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
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
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
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oncology Nurse
Upstate University Hospital
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
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Utica College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cayuga County Community College
05-2012
Skills
- Team supervision
- Clinical assessment
- Quality assurance
- Staff management
Education and Training
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Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
Nascentia Healthcare
11.2025 - Current
Unit Supervisor
Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
03.2024 - 11.2025
Mental Health Registered Nurse
White Glove Placement
09.2022 - 10.2024
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Hospice Of The Finger Lakes
12.2020 - 12.2021
Clinical 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
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Utica College