Amanda Oliver

Well-qualified medical professional prepared for this role. Experienced LPN with 10 years of diverse experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, and acute care. Currently enrolled in ADN program, with expected graduation date of August 4, 2025. Proficient in providing safe, compassionate patient care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Offers strong task prioritization, organizational skills, and effective time management. Excellent communication, sound judgment, and a benevolent nature. Known for reliability, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. Eager to expand scope of practice and excel in challenging healthcare setting as a registered nurse.

• Associate Degree in Nursing: RN, Expected Graduation 08/04/2025
  Bevill State Community College-Fayette, AL
• Licensed Practical Nurse: 12/2011
  Bevill State Community College-Hamilton, AL
• Bachelor of Arts: Paralegal Studies, 12/2006
  Mississippi University for Women-Columbus, MS
• Associate Degree: Political Science, 05/2002
  Community College of the Air Force
• United States Air Force
  1999-2003

• RN, MS-expected 08/2025-09/2025
• LPN, MS, Multi-State
  License number, expiration
• BLS- Expires

RN Preceptorship-Emergency Department

NMMC Gilmore-Amory, MS

05/2025-06/2025

Licensed Practical Nurse- Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation

The Meadows-Fulton, MS

09/2022-08/2024

Licensed Practical Nurse- Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation

River Place Nursing Center

02/2020-07/2020

10/2017-12/2018

Licensed Practical Nurse- Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation

Tupelo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

01/2019-01/2020

Emergency and Acute Care Exposure- Preceptorship

• Completed senior-level RN preceptorship as part of ADN program (Graduating August 4, 2025), focused on developing critical thinking, advance clinical judgment, strengthening the ability to prioritize patient care, and responding to rapidly changing conditions in a high-acuity Emergency Department.
• Transitioned from LPN scope of practice by expanding hands-on experience with triage, rapid patient assessment, patient monitoring, medication administration, and emergent interventions.
• Participated in critical care interventions including IV insertion, wound care, ECGs, splinting, and rapid response situations.
• Engaged in interdisciplinary teamwork with physicians, respiratory therapists, lab, and imaging staff to deliver timely, evidence-based emergency care.
• Demonstrated adaptability, confidence, and leadership potential in preparation for RN-level responsibilities in fast-paced environment.

Patient Assessment and Long-Term Care

• Conduct head-to-toe assessments and monitor resident health status daily.
• Deliver and manage care for patients with dementia, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, CHF, and other acute and chronic conditions, focusing on safety, comfort, and dignity.
• Recognize early signs of deterioration and escalate care as needed.

Medication Administration and Complex Care

• Administer medication (oral, IM, SQ, IV) and monitor for side effects and therapeutic responses.
• Provide complex care including wound care, ostomy care, catheter care, tracheostomy suctioning, and PEG tube feedings.

Communication and Team Collaboration

• Liaise with RNs, physicians, CNAs, therapists, and families to ensure coordinated, resident-centered care.
• Accurately chart patient care, assessments, and incident reports
• Comply with HIPPA, state nursing regulations, and facility protocols.

• Patient Assessment/Care & Vital Signs
• Medication Administration & Documentation
• IV Therapy
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Infection Control & Safety Precautions
• Leadership & Teamwork
• Communication & Problem-solving
• Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment Development
• Time Management & Task Prioritization
• Commitment to RN licensure & Professional Growth

• Emily Burleson, EdD, MSN, RN

      Nursing Instructor-Fayette, AL Campus

      1-205-932-3221, ext. 5618

      emily.burleson@bscc.edu

• Coleman Leech, RN, BSN

      NMMC Gilmore-Amory, MS

      Emergency Department-Night Shift

      1-662-825-3456

• Cortney Gasaway, RN

      Regional Director of Operations of Magnolia Manor-Tupelo, MS 

      1-662-213-4178

      cgasaway@hickoryseniorliving.com