Amanda Schulze
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Detail oriented and compassionate Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and ability to utilize resources efficiently to care for patients in a variety of medical settings. With a background in Emergency Room nursing, I have the ability to prioritize the care of patients across the lifespan with both acute and chronic medical conditions while collaborating with a team to coordinate care from triage to discharge. My extensive experience in healthcare has given me the communication and critical thinking skills necessary to provide excellent patient care and customer service while adhering to evidence-based knowledge principles.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
05.2018 - Current
- Assessed patients and planned and managed their care by implementing and evaluating care to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families in 51+ bed ER.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians and other members of a healthcare team to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions for both chronic and acute conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Patient Care Technician
Lovelace Women's Hospital
10.2004 - 12.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay, primarily in 20+ bed Postpartum Unit.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12.2017
Associate of Arts - Communication
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM08.2015
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM08.2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Preparation & Implementation
- Decision-Making
- Prioritization & Time Management
- Precepting
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Emergency Room
- Infection Control
- Coordination of Care
- Patient Management
- EMR - Epic, Citrix
- Triage, Assessment and Discharge Planning
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, expires 10/31/2024
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support, expires 12/31/2024
- BLS - Basic Life Support, expires 11/30/2025
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course, expires 7/21/2024
- Triage Mastery
License
New Mexico Board of Nursing License # RN-89840
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
05.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Lovelace Women's Hospital
10.2004 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Arts - Communication
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Central New Mexico Community College