Amanda Pope
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience delivering high-quality care across diverse clinical settings. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability, consistently ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Committed to upholding the highest standards of nursing practice, patient safety, and ethical care in any clinical setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care (Contract Agency)
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Weld County Jail
- The average daily population of Weld County detention center has a rated capacity of 700 inmates
- As a Registered Nurse, I am responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- I observe and report patients' physical and emotional condition, including the effectiveness of medications and treatments during triage, nurse sick calls, and medical emergencies
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care (Contract Agency)
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: El Paso County Jail
- I served as the Registered Nurse for the El Paso County Detention Center
- Caring for the average daily adult population of inmates involved addressing their basic needs, promoting their well-being, and ensuring a safe and secure environment within the detention facility
- The average daily population of the El Paso County detention center has a rated capacity of 1,400 inmates
- As a Registered Nurse, I was responsible for assisting in delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- I was able to perform many different job duties, such as chemical dependency nurse, intake, medication management, emergency response, and health assessments
- The chemical dependency nurse is involved in providing medical care and support to individuals who are incarcerated and going through withdrawal from drugs or alcohol
- As the intake nurse, I have a range of responsibilities related to the health and well-being of the inmate during the intake process
- Health assessments at this facility were to be completed by a Registered nurse on any inmate in custody for 14 days
- Completing an inmate's health assessment is a critical component of correctional healthcare, aiming to identify and address the medical needs of individuals within the incarcerated population
- I would obtain a thorough medical history, including past illnesses, surgeries, medications, substance abuse, and mental health history
Registered Nurse
Colorado Department of Corrections
05.2022 - 05.2023
- As the Registered Nurse at the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center (DRDC)
- I worked as a Nurse 1
- This facility is where all CDOC inmates will begin their correctional experience
- At DRDC, they are assessed and classified to ensure proper placement in one of the department's permanent facilities
- I worked mostly in the clinic but could cover the infirmary if needed
- The infirmary has a 36-bed capacity and a 12-bed Special Medical Needs Unit (SMNU)
- While working in the clinic my duties included providing physical care and treatments, administering medications, collaborating on treatment plans, responding to medical emergencies, and triaging inmates
Registered Nurse
Morgan County Jail
06.2016 - 05.2023
- As the Registered nurse for the Morgan County Detention Center, I was the charge nurse/shift lead
- I conducted comprehensive health assessments and screenings for newly admitted inmates
- I administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians and nurse practitioners
- I assisted the mental health provider and medical doctor in seeing patients in the clinic setting
- I assisted physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with minor medical procedures
- I helped develop and implement care plans to manage chronic medical conditions and acute illnesses
- As the charge nurse, I was in charge of ordering medication and supplies, doing monthly reports, and scheduling staff and audits
Registered Nurse
Colorado Plains Medical Center
08.2009 - 10.2015
- Company Overview: CPMC is a 50-bed acute-care hospital with a Level III Trauma Center and a 24-hour Emergency Room
- As a Registered Nurse at Colorado Plains Medical Center (CPMC), I worked on the medical-surgical floor and was the clinical informatics nurse
- As a registered nurse in this role on the medical-surgical floor, I promoted the patients' optimal health, well-being, and safety through the nursing process and by patient care standards, guidelines, and the State Nurse Practice Act
- I demonstrated personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values
- I effectively collaborated with therapists, social workers, doctors, and pharmacists, leveraging to facilitate pain management, completing prescribed treatments, and reassessing the effectiveness of therapy
- I ensured all the doctor's orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, medication administration, consultations, and stat orders
- I have excellent assessment skills in analyzing patients' vitals and neurological signs and assisting in hemodynamic monitoring and care of complex surgical patients
- My hard work and dedication to the role eventually promoted me to become a clinical informatics nurse
- I implemented the HMS Advance Clinical Electronic Health Record as a clinical informatics nurse
- I also maintain medical health records and provide technical support to physicians, nurses, and health care staff
- Analyze and assess computer systems performance
- I provided ongoing education to staff about computer system upgrades
- I collected and analyzed data for Meaningful Use and reported numbers to Corporate, CNO, and CEO
- CPMC is a 50-bed acute-care hospital with a Level III Trauma Center and a 24-hour Emergency Room
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2012
Associate degree - Nursing
Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO05.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- De-escalation techniques
- Clinical judgment
Jobrelatedtraining
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2024
- Defensive Tactics (DT), 2024
Additionalinformation - License
RN - Colorado - 2009 - RN.0191968
References
- Amanda Garcia, Federal Bureau of Prisons, RN, 3036467066, agarcia@mydsn.net
- Alla Shkolnik, CDOC, LPN, 7202895826, Alla.shklonik@state.co.us
- Kim Trout, CDOC, RN, 9705803811, Troutkm@hotmail.com
- Brittany Kimble, CDOC / El Paso County Detention Center, LPN, 7202879346, Britt08166@gmail.com
- Katherine Bosissio, Weld County Detention Center, RN, 7194293163, Katherinebosissio1@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care (Contract Agency)
11.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care (Contract Agency)
06.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Colorado Department of Corrections
05.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Morgan County Jail
06.2016 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Colorado Plains Medical Center
08.2009 - 10.2015
Associate degree - Nursing
Morgan Community College
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
University of Northern Colorado