Amanda Murphy
Pittston,PA
Summary
Dynamic RN bringing 18 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Also, vast experience with nursing clinical instruction and education and various healthcare settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Jersey College School Of Nursing
Scranton, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Didactic professor for Introduction to Med-Surg Nursing course and Intro to Pharmacology course.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Established a positive classroom atmosphere by promoting open communication, empathy, and mutual respect among nursing students.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
WBACTC Practical Nursing
Plains, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Created and implement Med Pass Evaluations Using ATI software with interactive learning techniques to achieve maximum retention of objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of nursing practice through continuing education programs, contributing relevant insights to classroom discussions.
- Collaborated with faculty members to create multidisciplinary learning opportunities for nursing students.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating evidence-based teaching methods and innovative instructional strategies.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to grow and improve their clinical skills consistently.
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
University of Scranton
Scranton
01.2016 - Current
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
Tech/Secretary then Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre, PA
05.2006 - 05.2024
- Extensive experience as staff and charge nurse role for 32+ bed unit emergency services and Level 1 Adult Trauma center.
- Participate in many health campaigns and committees and educate people regarding the health care.
- Provided the orientation and training to new staff, medical students and nursing students.
- Handle the queries and problems regarding medical or health.
- Oversees the roles of Nursing assistant, tech I and II.
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
- Prepared patients for surgery or diagnostic testing by assessing actual and potential health problems and facilitating implementation and communication of perioperative plan of care.
- Performed IV insertion, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Communicated with members of healthcare team to support early intervention.
- Functioned as Charge nurse, Triage nurse, Trauma nurse and every function in the ED setting.
Union Organizer
SEIU HCPA
Harrisburg, PA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted thorough research on industry trends, legislative changes, and employer practices to inform negotiation strategies effectively.
- Enhanced member engagement by organizing regular meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
- Assisted union members in navigating complex legal procedures related to labor disputes and arbitration proceedings.
- Improved working conditions by advocating for health and safety measures in the workplace.
- Developed comprehensive campaign plans by analyzing member needs, employer practices, and industry trends.
Lecture Instructor, Pharmacology for Prehospital Providers
Luzerne County Community College
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Wilkes University
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
ED Travel Nurse
Lankenau Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
- Prepared patients for surgery or diagnostic testing by assessing actual and potential health problems and facilitating implementation and communication of perioperative plan of care.
- Performed IV insertion, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Communicated with members of healthcare team to support early intervention.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA08.2008
Pursued Bachelors in Science for Nursing - undefined
Charleston Southern University
Ladson, SC01.2004
High School Diploma -
James M. Coughlin High School
Wilkes-Barre, PA06.2001
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- Chart updating
- Patient Management
- Lab result interpretation
- Data Collection
- Medication and IV administration
- Mentoring proficiency
- Course content development
- Clinical assessment
- Pharmacology Proficiency
Certification
- ACLS, 03/2025
- BLS, 05/2025
- PALS, 03/2025
- TNCC, 06/2029
- Emergency Nurse of Pediatrics Course, 09/2020
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
- Board Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) 2018-2023
- Pennsylvania Nursing License, RN600120, 10/31/2026
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Jersey College School Of Nursing
07.2024 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Instructor
WBACTC Practical Nursing
07.2024 - Current
Union Organizer
SEIU HCPA
01.2023 - 07.2023
Lecture Instructor, Pharmacology for Prehospital Providers
Luzerne County Community College
01.2016 - 05.2018
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
University of Scranton
01.2016 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
Wilkes University
01.2016 - 01.2018
ED Travel Nurse
Lankenau Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2014
Tech/Secretary then Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
05.2006 - 05.2024
Pursued Bachelors in Science for Nursing - undefined
Charleston Southern University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
High School Diploma -
James M. Coughlin High School