Amanda Nowell
Registered Nurse
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Charge Nurse- PRN
Texas Health Resources Southwest
Fort Worth, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Coordinates nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Champions patient safety by proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards within the Cardiac Telemetry unit.
- Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Texas Health Resources Southwest
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2021 - Current
- Optimizes patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Supports new nursing staff through mentorship, precepting, and serving as a resource nurse.
- Champions patient safety by proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards within the Cardiac Telemetry unit.
- Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse-PRN
Restore And Revive Wellness Center
Fort Worth, Texas
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lake Granbury Medical Center
Granbury, Texas
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Cross-trained in ICU to care for step-down SARS Covid-19 patients.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 03.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX 01.2017 - 05.2019
Certification - Phlebotomy
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX 05.2013 - 08.2013
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Professional bedside manner
Nursing staff leadership
Precepting
Team Coordination
Complex Problem-Solving
Compassion and Empathy
Strong Clinical Judgment
Accomplishments
- Received Certificate of Excellence by peers 2024
- Received Golden Bedpan Award by peers for perfect attendance 2024
- Falls and Safety Unit Champion 2023-2024
- CLABSI Unit Champion 2023-2024
Timeline
Charge Nurse- PRN
Texas Health Resources Southwest
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Texas Health Resources Southwest
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse-PRN
Restore And Revive Wellness Center
05.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lake Granbury Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weatherford College
01.2017 - 05.2019
Certification - Phlebotomy
Weatherford College
05.2013 - 08.2013