Amanda Robeson
Childersburg,AL
Summary
There are 17 years of nursing experience. Fourteen of those years were worked as an RN, working with an interdisciplinary team. Team members worked together to reach goals and accomplish the best possible outcome.
However nursing has been by most recent profession there is background in working construction as well. Examples include: working to assist in constructing the Caledonia Combined Cycle Plant in 1998 and also working with Skylink Communication Company for three years erecting cellular and radio towers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement
HMR
05.2021 - Current
- Developed quality improvement plans, policies and operational guidelines.
- Served as an internal consultant on matters related to quality assurance, providing valuable guidance for other departments seeking excellence in their operations.
- Reduced customer complaints by closely monitoring product quality and addressing issues promptly.
- Conducted comprehensive audits to identify areas of opportunity and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
- Managed multiple quality improvement projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, resulting in increased productivity.
- Championed data-driven decision-making processes that led to targeted improvements in critical performance areas.
- Completed and implemented root cause analysis methodologies to address recurring issues, minimizing future occurrences effectively.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering proactive problem-solving among team members.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented quality improvement initiatives, adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure sustainable progress.
- Applied coaching techniques, education, and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Documented and reported issues with compliance, standards of care, and quality assurance requirements.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Promoted a safety-first mindset among employees, leading to decreased workplace incidents and injuries.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Infection prevention/Risk management
HMR
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the organization by consistently emphasizing the importance of adhering to established protocols for preventing infections among staff members at all levels.
- Assisted in the management of infectious disease emergencies by providing guidance on isolation precautions, containment measures, and appropriate response actions.
Unit Manager
Sylacauga Health and Rehab
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Direct the day to day functions in accordance with the care plan, current rules and regulations.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Enhanced safety protocols, leading to low number of workplace incidents.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration through effective communication and coordination of patient care plans.
- Implemented and maintained effective orientation program for new employees.
- Determined, informed and ensured work assignments.
- Admitted, transferred and discharged residents according to the doctors orders.
- Participated in the assessment and care planning process; communicating information observed.
- Reported problem areas to Director or Assistant Director of Nursing Services.
- Made daily rounds to ensure residents are in accordance with their care plan.
- Documented all interventions and activities according to policy and regulations.
- Communicated with physicians, Director of Nursing and other employees as necessary concerning the status of resident and activities.
- Made rounds with physicians.
- Reported any discrepancies identified.
RN Nurse Manager
NCI
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Assess and prioritize first aid cases.
- Advise clients such as Southern Company and Alabama Power
- OSHA documentation.
- Coordinated with Alabama Power staff to assist in emergency responses.
- Collaborated with Southern Company safety staff.
- Specimen collections (Urine, blood and others as specified).
- Performed respirator fit testing.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding occupational health concerns, promoting an open dialogue around workplace safety issues.
- Scheduling and coordinating most administrative duties on site.
- Procurement and inventory management.
- Mailing of legal paperwork.
- Submission of timesheets to payroll.
- Screening and interviewing applicants for opening.
- Orienting new nurses to site and policy and procedures.
LPN and RN
Bill Nichols State Veteran's Home
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Health service supervisor
- Charge nurse
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Perform sterile and non-sterile wound care treatments
- Transcribing physicians orders
- Direct patient care
- Supervise and delegate work as appropriate
Education
RN License -
Central Alabama Community College
Childersburg, AL01.2009
LPN -
Central Alabama Community College
Childersburg, AL01.2006
Skills
- Quality Management Systems
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Data Collection
Timeline
Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement
HMR
05.2021 - Current
Infection prevention/Risk management
HMR
01.2020 - 05.2021
Unit Manager
Sylacauga Health and Rehab
01.2017 - 01.2019
RN Nurse Manager
NCI
01.2009 - 01.2017
LPN and RN
Bill Nichols State Veteran's Home
01.2007 - 01.2009
RN License -
Central Alabama Community College
LPN -
Central Alabama Community College
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