Amanda Schlender
Jefferson
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-ICU, ER, MS, TELE
Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam, WI
06.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
Registered Nurse
Marshfield Medical Center
Marshfield, WI
03.2024 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and ECG readings continuously, promptly identifying any abnormalities requiring intervention or escalation of care.
Registered Nurse
SSM Health at Home- Travel Contract
Madison And Janesville, WI
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition at each visit
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
- Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient's care plan
- Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.
Registered Nurse
St. Marys Hospital- Travel Contract
Madison, WI
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted post-surgical patients recovering from gastrointestinal, total joint arthroplasty and neurological procedures
- Assessed and observed patient conditions post recovery room
- Anticipated possible complications from surgery and threats according to procedures performed on the patient
- Created a plan of care, conducted patient education and presented discharge instructions
- Administered medications and managed pain control
- Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty- Nurse Manager- Salaried
Madison, WI
07.2022 - 12.2022
- 1:5 Patient Ratio
- Guiding, planning and directing hospital activities with ongoing assessment of the quality and efficiency of these activities
- Assessing patient care needs and coordinating the appropriate assignment of nursing staff in order to facilitate patient attainment of expected outcomes
- Coordinating schedules for nursing staff assigned to the area of responsibility
- Assisting with establishing and maintaining communication channels with medical staff and other departments within the hospital
- Participating in budgetary formulation and cost containment for areas of responsibility
- Assessing the need for and assisting in implementation of staff education and clinical development programs
- Patient Triage, EKG and Telemetry Trained.
Registered Nurse- HomeHealth Care
MAXIMUM HEALTH CARE INC-PRN
Madison, WI
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs
- Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition at each visit
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication or Tube Feed
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty-Travel Contract
Madison, WI
11.2021 - 07.2022
- 1:5 patient Ratio, 55 bed hospital
- Managed and maintained ventilator support and hemodynamics
- Perform assessments, administer medications and tube feedings
- Educated patients and Patients families about conditions and provide support as needed
- Observe behavior and symptoms and report changes to on call physician
- Take blood work and send them off to the lab.
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical
Bremen Community Hospital- Travel Contract
Bremen, Indiana
10.2021 - 11.2021
- 1:7 patient Ratio
- 18 bed Medical surgical Floor, providing patient care and administering medications
- Assisted patients with personal care, such as bathing (bed bath, tub, shower), oral hygiene, shaving and hair care
- Specialized in providing compassionate care for elderly, terminal patients to ensure patient dying dignity
- Provided care to COVID-19 patients on the unit.
Registered Nurse-Float Nurse
Meriter Hospital- Staff
Madison, WI
08.2020 - 10.2021
- 1:7 Patient Ratio- Medical Surgical, 1:5 patient ratio Cardiac-Neuro, 1:3 patient ratio for post-Partum
- Observe and record patient behavior, Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests
- Floated to Neuro, Cardiac, Med-surg, Post-partum
- Collect patient health history, Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans
- Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment options, Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate
- Direct and supervise nurses, nurse assistants and nurse aides.
Education
Masters - Nurse Educator
Herzing University
Madison, WI01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Brookfield, WI01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2016
Skills
- Patient Care in ER, Neuro, Cardiac, Med-Surg, IMC, ICU Postpartum, HomeHealth care
- Time Managed
- Organized
- Empathetic
- NIHSS
- Ultrasound trained and IV Management
- Wound Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Compact
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIHSS
Additional Information
Assuming all administrative responsibilities on the unit on designated shifts.
Supervising the overall nursing care performance, maintaining quality patient care and providing staff assessments with written evaluations at designated intervals
Locations
- Jefferson, WI
- Wittenberg, WI
Timeline
Registered Nurse-ICU, ER, MS, TELE
Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Marshfield Medical Center
03.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
SSM Health at Home- Travel Contract
04.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
St. Marys Hospital- Travel Contract
12.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty- Nurse Manager- Salaried
07.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty-Travel Contract
11.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical
Bremen Community Hospital- Travel Contract
10.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse-Float Nurse
Meriter Hospital- Staff
08.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse- HomeHealth Care
MAXIMUM HEALTH CARE INC-PRN
07.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of phoenix
Masters - Nurse Educator
Herzing University