Amanda Murray
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 17 years of experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in pediatrics. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with team members to maintain evidence based healthcare practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Services
04.2024 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
Phone Triage Nurse
Community Health Network
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Suggested appropriate disposition to acting physicians based on assessment.
- Improved communication among healthcare team members by serving as a liaison between patients, physicians, and healthcare team.
- Provided compassionate care for patients experiencing acute symptoms, offering emotional support and comfort during stressful situations.
- Assisted with prior authorizations and medication refills.
RN-PPCU
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
05.2017 - 11.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Administered pain medication and implemented management techniques to assist patients experiencing discomfort.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assumed role of charge nurse when needed.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
05.2010 - 05.2017
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- 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.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Assumed role of charge nurse.
- As charge nurse, provided resources for other team members when needed.
RN, Medical-Surgical
IU Health University Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of health care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05.2007
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Easing Fear and Anxieties in Pediatrics
- Ability to Communicate Effectively with Diverse Populations
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Familiar with Various Drains and Tubes Such As: Gastrostomy Tube Care, Colostomy Care, MACE/MONTI Care
- Special Needs Support
- Positive Reinforcement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Services
04.2024 - Current
Phone Triage Nurse
Community Health Network
12.2022 - 03.2024
RN-PPCU
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
05.2017 - 11.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
05.2010 - 05.2017
RN, Medical-Surgical
IU Health University Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana