Amanda Pridgen
League City,TX
Summary
Compassionate, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with a decade of experience in several nursing specialties. Committed to offering evidence-based, holistic, patient-centered care. Organized and knowledgeable in treating and caring for a variety of patient populations. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multi-disciplinary team to maintain the highest quality healthcare practices. Works calmly under pressure to smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and defuse escalating tensions and crisis situations. Passionate about providing patients with quality education on disease self-management and treatment compliance to restore and maintain health and prevent future complications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
League, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to enhance patient care.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to assess patient progress and strategize care plans.
- Achieved departmental goals by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Evaluated individual nurse performance against established care standards.
- Participated in recruitment, interviewing, and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Promoted positive work environment through effective communication with team members.
- Reviewed clinical information for all admission referrals to determine suitability for admission.
- Contributed to strategic planning initiatives aimed at improving overall operations.
Outpatient Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Houston
Houston, TX
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted intake assessments to gather case history and develop patient-centered treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to deliver holistic patient-centered care.
- Assessed patient safety and collaborated on individual safety plan updates as needed.
- Facilitated navigation of healthcare needs, including medication acquisition and referrals to specialists.
- Educated patients and families on safe medication use, side effects, and self-management strategies.
- Provided support and counseling during stressful situations, promoting recovery and compliance.
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse
St. Joseph’s Wentzville/TNAA
Wentzville, MO
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Delivered comprehensive care for patients experiencing mental health and addiction crises.
Responded swiftly to emergencies by applying effective crisis intervention techniques. - Facilitated thorough patient admissions by ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
- Implemented patient-centered interventions to achieve specific treatment objectives.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to provide holistic, individualized care.
- Managed medication administration, monitoring for reactions and documenting responses.
- Educated patients and families on preventive health practices and post-discharge follow-up.
Registered Nurse
Gateway Community Service Board
Brunswick, GA
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted biopsychosocial intake assessments to gather thorough case histories. Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and revised annually as needed.
- Facilitated coordination among healthcare teams to enhance comprehensive patient care.
- Assessed patient safety and collaborated on individual safety plans for all patients.
- Administered medications while monitoring patients for adverse reactions and side effects. Maintained strict confidentiality while documenting electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens and provided TB and rapid HIV screening as ordered, ensuring adherence to accurate testing protocols.
- Provided health education focusing on medication safety, self-management, and wellness.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Saint Simons by the Sea
St. Simons, GA
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Monitored vital signs and conducted CIWA and COWS assessments for patients undergoing withdrawal.
- Developed individualized patient care plans through comprehensive assessments and collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Administered prescribed medications during detox phases for alcohol, benzodiazepine, opiate, and illicit substance recovery.
- Provided updates to supervising physicians on patient conditions and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Educated patients on non-medical techniques to alleviate depression and anxiety.
- Facilitated comfort for patients and families in stressful situations to enhance recovery.
- Responded effectively to emergencies with expertise to ensure optimal care and crisis intervention.
Registered Nurse- Radiation Oncology
Southeast Georgia Health System
St. Marys, GA
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Oversaw scheduling and ordering of consultations, follow-ups, diagnostic scans and labs as ordered by the Provider.
- Promoted a kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Processed prior authorizations for medications and treatments, as well as medical record requests both to and from outside providers in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
- Provided patients with information on a range of subjects, including side effects related to radiation therapy and the benefits of proper nutrition and home care during treatment, and addressed patient concerns and questions.
- Maintained detailed notes regarding patient discussions in patient charts.
- Assessed and documented patient weight changes, skin reactions, fatigue and other changes or reactions related to treatment.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, evaluate and adjust patient care plans throughout treatment.
- Administered local and inhalation anesthetics to patients undergoing scope procedures.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southeast Georgia Health System
St. Marys, GA
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history to create and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flow and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitored patients for reactions and side effects, and maintained thorough and accurate documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Evaluated patients, monitored for and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of the clinical care team.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Collaborated with the patient and clinical care team to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Mental Health
LightHorse Healthcare, Inc
Brunswick, GA
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, utilizing active-listening and therapeutic communication to promote recovery and reduce compliance issues.
- Collaborated with treatment and service providers using an interdisciplinary team approach for continuity of care. Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation of electronic medical records in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
- Oversaw members of the Opiate Recovery Program by documenting compliance with attendance and program requirements. Conducted intake assessments to gather case history for all patients entering the program.
- Delivered education regarding treatment and medications to patients and caregivers.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to provided additional assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
Jacksonville, FL07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Comprehensive assessments
- Medication administration
- Patient needs evaluation
- Clinical case review
- Preventive healthcare strategies
- Chemical dependency treatment
- Care coordination and referrals
- Patient education and counseling
- Treatment and discharge planning
- Insurance authorizations
- Therapeutic communication
- Crisis management techniques
- Creative problem solving
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
10.2023 - Current
Outpatient Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Houston
03.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse
St. Joseph’s Wentzville/TNAA
09.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Gateway Community Service Board
11.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Saint Simons by the Sea
08.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse- Radiation Oncology
Southeast Georgia Health System
07.2016 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southeast Georgia Health System
07.2015 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Mental Health
LightHorse Healthcare, Inc
06.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Concorde Career Institute
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
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