Amanda Pulliam
Ashdown,AR
Summary
Compassion experienced Registered Nurse with a background in multiple nursing facets; Administrative nursing, Infection prevention, hospice care, emergency medicine, inpatient and skilled swing bed therapy. Skilled in critical thinking and patient education, Focused on patient care and works to advocate for patient while providing education to families to ensure continuity of care. I excel in fostering teamwork and mentoring staff, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with health regulations. Proved success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Nurse & Employee Health Director
Little River Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Administrative nursing position within the hospital system. Available to instruct, answer questions and give direction to nursing staff when needed. Attend leadership meetings.
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Responsible for all staff orientation, annual skills upkeep and maintaining records of employee health.
- Maintained accurate records of employee health data, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
Registered Nurse
Little River Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided care for patient's at multiple levels. Acute care in the Emergency Department and Medical floor as well as long term care with patient's in skilled swing bed therapy.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Infusion Nurse
Klap6
09.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients for Covid antibody infusion requirements.
- Completed assessments, initiated IVs and monitored infusion rates.
- Closely monitored patients for side effects and provided education.
Hospice Registered Nurse
HOSPICE OF TEXARKANA
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Worked in the Inpatient Care facility to provide direct care to patient's in crisis. Assess for effective of symptom management and implement orders as received.
- Provided extensive education to family members regarding assessment findings of patient and various ways to manage symptoms, offered emotional support and active listening.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times. Met with caregivers and provided education regarding changes in level of care needed based on decline and signs/symptoms of death and the dying process.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
PCU Floor Nurse
Wadley Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided care for patient's of high acuity who required frequent monitoring due to complex conditions. Assessed for changes and verbalized concerns when noted.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Monitored patient's on IV drips, receiving blood transfusions and post-op status.
- Assessed physician with rounding and implemented new orders as received.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree Nursing Program
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX05.2014
Skills
- Experience dressing wounds, administering medication, and aiding doctors in medical procedures
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Time management
- BLS instructor
- Patient and family education
- Teamwork displayed through experience collaborating with other nurses and doctors to improve care
- Ability to work directly with patients, families, and doctors
- Assisted in training other staff members, mentoring and providing new hire orientation
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
References
Lila Frachiseur, RN
279 LR 11, Ashdown, AR 71822
(903) 949-9123
Lila is the CNO at Little River Memorial Hospital.
Lacey Hankins, RN
331 Bradley Chapel Rd, Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 279-1633
Lacey works alongside me at Little River Memorial Hospital and has witnessed day to day care of patients, implementing infection control prevention plan and administrative nursing duties.
Amber Johnson, RN
2218 Franklin Dr, Texarkana AR 71854
(903) 748-1884
Amber was my direct supervisor at Hospice of Texarkana.
Tara Lamm, FNP
501 Peter Alan, Nash Tx, 75569
(903) 748-3254
Tara was a fellow staff nurse at Hospice of Texarkana IPU.
Timeline
Infection Control Nurse & Employee Health Director
Little River Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Little River Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 01.2024
Infusion Nurse
Klap6
09.2021 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse
HOSPICE OF TEXARKANA
05.2016 - 11.2021
PCU Floor Nurse
Wadley Regional Medical Center
05.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Associate Degree Nursing Program
Texarkana College
Similar Profiles
Elizabeth LarsonElizabeth Larson
Nurse Educator at Providence Hood River Memorial HospitalNurse Educator at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
Christopher PlaisanceChristopher Plaisance
Chief Information Officer/Business Intelligence/Marketing Director at BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITALChief Information Officer/Business Intelligence/Marketing Director at BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Katie ArsenaultKatie Arsenault
Neurosurgical Assistant, CSFA at Cleveland Clinic Indian River HospitalNeurosurgical Assistant, CSFA at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Alicia RadfordAlicia Radford
Cashier at Mc DonaldsCashier at Mc Donalds
Gennetta LewisGennetta Lewis
Salesperson at Jerry's Drive-in LiquorSalesperson at Jerry's Drive-in Liquor