Amanda Shaw
Corydon,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Trilogy Health Services
New Albany, IN
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote patient safety and quality care outcomes.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Developed medical programs that promoted community health and research.
RN, Emergency Department
Harrison County Hospital
Corydon, IN
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
NICU Registered Nurse
Nortons Children Hospital
Louisville, KY
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
ER Technician
Harrison County Hospital
Corydon, IN
11.2008 - 09.2021
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and obtaining payments when needed.
- Helped nursing staff provide quality, competent patient care for diverse emergencies.
- Worked alongside doctors and nurses to provide supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Indian Creek Rehab Center
Corydon, IN
11.2007 - 11.2008
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY09.2021
Skills
- Point-Click-Care EMR
- EPIC EMR
- Charting and documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Dispensing medication
- Wound care
- Taking vital signs
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Newborn health evaluations
- Life-sustaining machines
- IV drug therapy management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Assessment
- Employee Training Program
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
** References available upon request **
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Trilogy Health Services
01.2024 - Current
NICU Registered Nurse
Nortons Children Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
RN, Emergency Department
Harrison County Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2023
ER Technician
Harrison County Hospital
11.2008 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Indian Creek Rehab Center
11.2007 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing