Amanda Richards
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with seven years of diverse experience in direct student care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with early education, elementary, and middle school specialty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Greenville County School District
09.2017 - Current
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
School Nurse
Green Charter School
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
Floor Nurse
Greenville Memorial Hospital
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Floor Nurse
Bethel Health Care
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
Education
Associate of Science - Nurse
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05.2014
Skills
- Immunization Record Review
- Health screening
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Medication Administration
- Injury Treatment
- Electronic Records Management
- Hearing and Vision Screening
Timeline
School Nurse
Green Charter School
11.2017 - 06.2018
School Nurse
Greenville County School District
09.2017 - Current
Floor Nurse
Greenville Memorial Hospital
10.2015 - 10.2017
Floor Nurse
Bethel Health Care
10.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Nurse
Naugatuck Valley Community College