Amanda Sebastian
Gladewater
Summary
Diligent in RN case management with over 10 years experience in hospice care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Looking to seek and maintain a PRN, part time or full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve quality care. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to maintain and provide the best patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Angel Care Hospice
07.2015 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, COPD, Alzheimer's and other qualifying diseases.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care. ADON experience.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Conferred with medical director and PCPs to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to interdisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse
UT Health East Texas Specialty Hospital
05.2011 - 07.2015
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Pharmacy Technician
Drug Emporium
05.2006 - 03.2011
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Tyler Junior College
05.2011
Diploma -
Whitehouse High School
Whitehouse, TX05.2006
Skills
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient Assessments
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Care Plan Development
- Pain Management
- Call Triaging
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Coordination
- Chart Auditing
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- ICD-10
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Facility Coordination
Certification
- Basic Life Support 09/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Angel Care Hospice
07.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
UT Health East Texas Specialty Hospital
05.2011 - 07.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Drug Emporium
05.2006 - 03.2011
Diploma -
Whitehouse High School
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Tyler Junior College
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