Amanda Noona
Galloway
Summary
Experienced nurse manager, (BSN, RN) with strong clinical and people skills. Currently seeking an opportunity to utilize leadership and management skills to lead a group of nursing staff towards providing excellent patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager for Long Term Care Unit
HCG (Health Center at Galloway)
01.2023 - Current
- Observe nursing staff to ensure adherence to established facility policies and procedures.
- Ensure standards and quality of care are maintained.
- Advocate for patient and family with strong clinical judgement.
- Resolve patient needs with by utilizing staff and resources to provide highest level of care.
- Collaborate and round with attending physician and specialists to facility.
- Perform monthly audits including psychoactive medications, MAR/TAR, respiratory, and patient equipment.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted a culture of safety on the unit by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by prioritizing discharge planning and effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Fostered a positive work culture by recognizing employee achievements and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed and maintained interdisciplinary care plans with input from physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers for optimal patient results.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Registered Nurse on 5th Stainton Med-Surg Unit
Shore Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed patient assessments upon admission and informed attending physician of pertinent information.
- Insertion of peripheral IV with appropriate blood flow to confirm placement.
- Administer blood products intravenously, draw blood from midline, access and de-access of port.
- Insertion of NG tube with confirmation of appropriate placement.
- Administer TPN via peg tube and maintain patency of tubing.
- Insertion of indwelling foley catheter and monitoring urine output.
- Ostomy site care including post-op surgery and educating patient on care of ostomy.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Tracheal suction on ventilation patient and assist respiratory tech during dressing changes.
- Perform dressing changes bedside while maintaining sterility.
- Performed daily rounds with primary care providers and other medical team members.
- Able to recognize acute change of status in patient and react accordingly.
- Electronic charting of medications, vitals, and all communication orders.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
Seashore Gardens Living Center LLC
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Designated supervisor in the absence of senior management while overseeing nursing staff and CNA ratio to provide appropriate care to residents.
- Full-time position on subacute unit caring for up to fourteen patients.
- Collect vital signs and monitor residents while reporting any status changes to MD.
- Wound care including knowledge of stage of skin breakdown, measurements, progression, treatments, and proper documentation.
- Dedicated nurse to the occasional wound vac resident.
- Administer medications and document in MAR within time frame.
- Schedule resident procedures, doctor appointments, and arranging transportation during the absence of unit manager.
- Assigned to covid unit during outbreak of May 2020.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ05.2022
Licensed - Practical Nurse
Atlantic County Institute of Technology
Mays Landing, NJ07.2018
Skills
- Good Clinical Practices
- Protocol Review
- Proficient in Excel and Word
- Utilization review
- Supervisory Experience
- Team Meetings
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Dispensing
- Effective Communication
- Records Management
- Quality Improvement
- Multitasking
Certification
- Registered Nurse license, valid through May 2024.
- CPR BLS American Heart Association, valid through July 2025.
Affiliations
American Nurses Association, 10/2023
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Manager for Long Term Care Unit
HCG (Health Center at Galloway)
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse on 5th Stainton Med-Surg Unit
Shore Medical Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
Seashore Gardens Living Center LLC
05.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Atlantic Cape Community College
Licensed - Practical Nurse
Atlantic County Institute of Technology
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