Amanda Ponton
Kankakee,IL
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with focused experience in Emergency Department settings. Equipped with critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills, excelling at prioritizing patient care needs under high pressure situations. Known for exceptional communication and team collaboration abilities, consistently contributing to improved patient outcomes in previous roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Mary's Hospital
Kankakee, Illinois
06.2014 - Current
- Partnered with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment in dynamic conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes while monitoring responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized conditions, and determined actions based on assessments.
- Implemented medication administration, catheter insertion, and airway management procedures.
- Provided education to patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses and treatment options, empowering informed decision-making for better health management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating preferences to practitioners and verifying treatment alignment.
- Mentored new nurses on care techniques and safety protocols, fostering a culture of excellence and adherence to standards.
- Updated patient charts with medication data to ensure accuracy in treatments.
Patient Access Representative
Saint Mary's Hospital
Kankakee, Illinois
06.2008 - 06.2014
- Facilitated patient registration and insurance verification processes, ensuring timely access to necessary services.
- Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic database.
- Obtained insurance information to determine eligibility for specific services.
- Secured patient information and medical records, maintaining compliance with HIPAA standards to protect patient privacy.
- Discussed financial options with patients, clarifying deductibles and co-payments to support informed decision-making.
- Oversaw patient data management using electronic systems. using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Maintained calmness under pressure while handling challenging situations.
Education
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL05.2014
Skills
- Patient assessments and condition monitoring
- Emergency response
- Electronic health records
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Family and patient support
- Direct patient care
- Student precepting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient advocacy and support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Blood collection and sample handling
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Meditech use
Certification
NRCP- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
Accomplishments
Nurse of the Year 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Mary's Hospital
06.2014 - Current
Patient Access Representative
Saint Mary's Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2014
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Kankakee Community College