Hi, I’m
Amanda Quintero, BSN, RN
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Registered Nurse with several years of acute-care and clinical leadership experience specializing in cardiac, telemetry, and step-down patient populations. Adept at coordinating interdisciplinary care, developing individualized treatment and discharge plans, and advocating for patients across the continuum of care. Proven ability to manage complex clinical escalations, optimize outcomes through collaboration with physicians and case managers, and mentor staff to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Dedicated to utilize clinical and leadership strengths to optimize care processes, elevate patient experience, and support organizational excellence.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
Work History
Removery LLC
RN – Clinical Lead & Nurse Trainer
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Serve as primary point of contact for clinical escalations, resolving patient care concerns across regional teams.
- Provide patient education and counseling on treatment plans, ensuring understanding and adherence.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists to address patient concerns and optimize outcomes.
- Resolve complex cases by identifying barriers to treatment and offering alternative care solutions.
- Develop and deliver onboarding and training curricula for new nurses, emphasizing safety, compliance, and patient-centered care.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RN Charge Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown
01.2022 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Directed care delivery on a 32-bed Cardiac Step-Down unit, managing staff assignments and leading interdisciplinary rounds.
- Partnered with case managers, social workers, and physicians to coordinate discharge planning and ensure safe, cost-effective transitions.
- Acted as escalation lead for complex cases, advocating for patient/family needs and removing discharge barriers.
- Assisted in developing and implementing unit best practices, clinical protocols, and process improvements.
- Mentored and precepted new nurses, promoting best practices in patient-centered care and care coordination.
- Ensured all documentation met hospital, regulatory, and safety standards.
PIH Health
RN – Cardiac Telemetry
12.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Delivered high-acuity patient care with ICU cross-coverage, monitoring telemetry patients and responding to codes.
- Led discharge planning for cardiac patients, coordinating home health, oxygen therapy, and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Collaborated with physicians and case managers to reduce readmission risk and improve care continuity.
- Managed chronic disease populations including heart failure, hypertension, and kidney disease.
- Provided patient education on medications, dietary plans, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term health.
Education
UCLALos Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Skills
- Case Management & Care Coordination
- Patient & Family Education
- Discharge Planning & Transitional Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Leadership & Staff Mentorship
- Epic EMR, Clinical Documentation
- Strong Communication & Critical Thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse (California)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- EKG Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
RN – Clinical Lead & Nurse Trainer
Removery LLC
06.2023 - Current
RN Charge Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2024
RN – Cardiac Telemetry
PIH Health
12.2020 - 01.2022
UCLA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing