Amanda Padula
Glen,AL
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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care /ICU Float
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
CCU Registered Nurse
Clay County Hospital
Ashland, Alabama
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
ICU Travel Nurse
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, AL
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked closely with heart and lung transplant team to recover post operative donor recipients to insure successful organ transplantation .
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
ICU Travel Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
ICU Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Downey, CA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Rapidly responded to situations to provide life saving care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
ICU Travel Nurse
AYA , AMN, Internal
Multistate
01.2013 - 05.2017
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, AL
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Contract Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Aya , Carillion Medical Center
Roanoke, VA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Improved patient outcomes through accurate interpretation of vital signs, lab results, and telemetry data for timely intervention.
- Championed patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting discussions.
- Served as a resource for colleagues on evidence-based practices in critical care nursing, promoting best practice implementation across the float pool.
- Provided mentorship to novice nurses through preceptorship experiences, sharing critical care expertise and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NYBachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05.2005
Skills
- Critical Care Assessments
- Critical Care Nursing
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient and Family Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Accurate Documentation
I enjoy outdoor activities, spending time with my family,travel and crafts.
I love enjoying all nature has to offer : fishing , hunting , hiking and camping. Exploring a new place every year is a goal I have recently I traveled to Scotland. In my free time I purchase and renovate homes.
Timeline
Contract Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Aya , Carillion Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Critical Care /ICU Float
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
CCU Registered Nurse
Clay County Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
ICU Travel Nurse
UAB Medicine
05.2022 - 07.2022
ICU Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2022 - 04.2022
ICU Travel Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
05.2021 - 11.2021
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 01.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
AYA , AMN, Internal
01.2013 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College