Amanda Seegert
Rockford,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. An eagerness to apply my various skills, expand my knowledge and experience, and display my leadership skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Serenity Home Healthcare
Rockford, IL
04.2026 - Current
- Develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments and family needs
- Administer prescribed medications and therapies to maintain optimal patient health and recovery
- Track patient progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit
- Implement creative approaches to engage child during medical procedures, minimizing anxiety and distress for both patients and families
- Enhance family satisfaction with personalized, compassionate nursing care for pediatric patients
- Assist patients with activities of daily living to promote independence
- Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Monitor vital signs and health status, adjusting care approaches as necessary
- Educate families on home care practices, enhancing patient well-being and compliance
- Promote patient safety by diligently adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, organized treatment space
- Develop strong rapport with patients and their families through effective listening skills combined with consistent followup
RN Team Lead- Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Mercyhealth
Rockford, IL
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Participated in direct patient care by initiating, developing, and executing patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or clinic policy, rooming an average of 70 patients per day
- Provided education to the appropriate level of understanding; utilized resources available to teach and support patient and family education
- Acted to resolve system breakdowns and engaged teams in providing solutions
- Engaged in department development and supported system-entity opportunities for continuous learning and growth, including developing or revising evidence-based practice guidelines
- Generated, enforced, and participated in department performance improvement processes
- Utilized clinical expertise & guidance to other units/departments in support of the patient’s full plan of care
- Obtained and processed patient satisfaction surveys and implemented departmental improvements to increase Press Ganey scores
- Guided and prepared teams for Joint Commission surveys
RN Team Lead- Occupational Medicine
Mercyhealth
IL & WI
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Assessed, educated and promoted patient occupational health & safety as standardized by OSHA laws and DOT federal regulations
- Conducted case management for Workers Compensation claims that include chart auditing, injury triaging, understanding Illinois and Wisconsin work comp laws; communicating between insurance companies, employers, patients, and clinic staff
- Ordered and maintained supply inventory in all 5 Mercy Occupational Health clinics
- Reviewed timecards and submitted payroll
- Managed staffing between all 5 Mercy Occupational Health clinics to ensure appropriate and safe staff-to-patient ratio, assigned schedules to core and PRN staff, facilitated call-offs, and processed PTO requests
Registered Nurse- Med/Surg
Javon Bea MercyHealth Hospital
Rockford, IL
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Proficient in delivering safe, comprehensive nursing care to a wide range of med-surg patients, with a 5:1 patient-nurse ratio
- Skilled in medication management with over 90% medication compliance, encompassing dose calculations, IV medication handling, blood products, IV drips, and medication safety procedures in accordance with house policy
- Skilled in wound care, post-operative recovery, comfort/end-of-life care, complication prevention, and infection control
- Proven ability to provide comprehensive patient education to promote overall health and well-being, prevent hospital admissions, and decrease hospital length-of-stay
- Instructed and mentored 5 newly hired nurses between 2023-2024, facilitating their integration into the healthcare team
- Capitalized leadership role as Charge RN, supervising nursing staff and overseeing their needs, coordinating daily administrative duties including schedules, nursing assignments, and patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
Rockford, IL05-2022
Skills
- Documentation with Epic & Axxess EMR systems
- Webex, Microsoft 365, Workday
- Compassion and professionalism
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution
- Time management, teamwork, and leadership
- Case management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Illinois Expires: May 2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Expires: Oct 2026
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Issued: April 2026
- End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Relias Academy- online Completed: March 2021
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist CAOHC Council Expires: Aug 2030
Participation
- Nurse Practice Council
- 25+ Wow Awards
Timeline
Private Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Serenity Home Healthcare
04.2026 - Current
RN Team Lead- Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Mercyhealth
02.2026 - 04.2026
RN Team Lead- Occupational Medicine
Mercyhealth
02.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse- Med/Surg
Javon Bea MercyHealth Hospital
05.2022 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Anthony College of Nursing