Amanda Smith
Summary
Advanced Practice Acute Care RN with a strong background in critical care nursing. Skilled in improving patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment plans and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Proven success in delivering high-quality healthcare by applying critical thinking and diagnostic skills. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth as a mid-level provider.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
Baptist Health Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
12.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Served as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
ICU Float RN
University of Florida Health
Gainesville, FL
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Management of critically ill patients in the ICU setting
- Float to various units including SICU, MICU, CVICU, and PCU while maintaining continuity of care to all patients
- Care of patients on multiple continuous and titratable infusions
- Provide nursing and respiratory care to intubated, ventilated, sedated patients with multiple lines, drains and tubes
- (Travel contract with Cross Country Healthcare)
ICU Float RN
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Management of critically ill patients in the ICU setting
- Float to various units including SICU, MICU, CVICU, and PCU while maintaining continuity of care to all patients
- Care of patients on multiple continuous and titratable infusions
- Provide and maintain patients on CRRT
- Care and maintenance of patients on Impella support
- Provide nursing and respiratory care to intubated, ventilated, sedated patients with multiple lines, drains and tubes
- (Travel contract with Cross Country Healthcare)
ICU/CVICU RN
Orange Park Medical Center
Orange Park, FL
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Management of critically ill ICU and post-op open heart patients
- Care of patients on multiple drips and titratable infusions
- Management of patients with IABP's
- Provide and maintain patients on CRRT and Tablo
- Provide nursing and respiratory care to intubated, ventilated, sedated patients with multiple lines, drains and tubes
- (HealthTrust contract)
CVICU/Open Heart ICU RN
Adventhealth Tampa
Tampa, FL
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Management of critically ill ICU and post-op open heart patients
- Care of patients on multiple cardiac drips and titratable infusions
- Management of patients with IABP's
- Provide and maintain patients on CRRT
- Provide and maintain patient's on Impella devices
- Provide nursing and respiratory care to intubated, ventilated, sedated patients with multiple lines, drains and tubes
- (Travel contract with Aya Healthcare)
ICU Float RN/Charge RN
Memorial Hospital of Tampa
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Management of critically ill patients in the ICU setting
- Charge RN duties within the ICU setting
- Float to various intensive care and progressive care units
- Care of patients on multiple continuous and titratable infusions
- Provide nursing and respiratory care to intubated, ventilated, sedated patients with multiple lines, drains and tubes
- (Travel contract with Trustaff Healthcare)
ICU Float RN
Roper Hospital
Charleston, SC
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Management of critically ill patients in the ICU setting
- Float to various units including SICU, MICU, CVICU, and PCU while maintaining continuity of care to all patients
- Care of patients on multiple continuous and titratable infusions
- Provide and maintain patients on CRRT
- Care and maintenance of patients on Impella support
- Provide nursing and respiratory care to intubated, ventilated, sedated patients with multiple lines, drains and tubes
- (Travel contract with AYA Healthcare)
ICU/ER/Specialty Flex RN
University of Florida Health Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Management of critically ill patients in various ICU and specialty units
- Float to various units including Trauma ICU, SICU, PICU, CVICU, etc
- While maintaining continuity of care to all patients
- Care of patients on multiple continuous and titratable infusions
- Provide and maintain patients on CRRT and Impella support
- Provide nursing and respiratory care to intubated, ventilated, sedated patients with multiple lines, drains and tubes
ICU/CCU-CRISIS RN
NYU Langone
Brooklyn, NY
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Provide care to multiple critically ill COVID-19 positive patients in the ICU
- Provided nursing and respiratory care of intubated, sedated, paralyzed and prone patients
- Managed patients on multiple continuous infusions such as pressors, paralytics, and sedative drips
- Provide and maintain patients on CRRT
- Care of patients with multiple lines, drains and tubes
- Including Arterial lines, balloon pumps, EVD's etc
- (Travel contract with KPG Healthcare)
ICU/ER/Med-Surge Float RN
Ascension, St. Vincent's Healthcare
Middleburg, FL
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Responsible for the care and treatment of critically ill patients in various units within the hospital
- Care provided to patients with multiple lines, drains and tubes on multiple continuous infusions
- Float to ICU, Med-surgical and ED units while maintaining the continuity of care for all patients
- Collaboration with other healthcare team members to provide quality care to patients
- (Contract PPN with SVMC)
Nurse Manager (LTACH/CCU/Med-Surgical Units)
Kindred Hospital
Green Cove Springs, FL
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsible for overall direction and supervision of patient care activities and nursing personnel
- Consults with staff, physicians and Chief Clinical Officer on nursing issues and hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met
- Mentor in practicing service recovery and resolving complaints of staff and patients
- Ensures nursing unit is staffed appropriately and runs smoothly in order to provide patients with quality care
- Act as the administrative representative in the absence of the Chief Clinical Officer
House Supervisors/Interim Nurse Manager
Cura-Health/Specialty Hospital of Jacksonville, FL
11.2013 - 02.2019
- Assume sole responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during shift
- LTACH with wide variety of patients from ventilated and trach patients, to patients receiving wound care
- Assists physician's during bedside procedures by administering moderate sedation, and continuous monitoring of patient's condition
- Responsible for Admissions and discharges, and the care of patients with acute medical conditions, knowledge of ventilators, IV medications and assessments
- Treats patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Chronic patient care in ICU/CCU, and Telemetry Med-Surgical units
- Ensures nursing unit is staffed appropriately and runs smoothly in order to provide patients with quality care
RN & PRN Nursing House Supervisor
Rose Terrace
Cabell County, WV
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Supervision of RN's, LPN's and PCT's
- Treating medical emergencies and providing direct patient care
- Developing and implementing care plans
- Responsible for scheduling and staffing of the nursing unit
- Preceptor, educator and mentor for new employees
LPN/prn relief shift supervisor
Genesis Healthcare
Huntington, WV
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervision of RN's, LPN's and PCT's in transitional care unit
- Heavy daily patient volume, including direct patient care
- Preceptor and mentor for new employees
- Administration of medications, and treatments
- Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals
Licensed practical nurse
Huntington Health and Rehabilitation
Huntington, WV
06.2008 - 01.2011
- Med surge and Transitional Care Units
- Heavy daily patient volume, including direct patient care
- Preceptor and mentor for new employees
- Administration of medications and treatments
- Consulting with physicians and other health care professionals
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Adult Gerontology- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2024
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2012
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Collin's Career Center
Proctorville, OH06-2008
Skills
- Evidence-Based Clinical Judgment
- Patient-Centered Care
- Acute care expertise
- Ventilator Management
- Evidence-based practices
- Airway management
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Tracheal Intubation Expertise
- Quality improvement
- Team-Based Collaboration
- Health promotion
- Healthcare management
- Advanced Acute Care Skills
- Clinical decision making
- Expert Clinical Evaluation
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Healthcare Coordination Expertise
- Chronic disease management
Certification
ACNPC-AG
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS
Timeline
RN, ICU
Baptist Health Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
ICU Float RN
University of Florida Health
11.2023 - 06.2024
ICU Float RN
Maine Medical Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
ICU/CVICU RN
Orange Park Medical Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
CVICU/Open Heart ICU RN
Adventhealth Tampa
03.2022 - 06.2022
ICU Float RN/Charge RN
Memorial Hospital of Tampa
09.2021 - 01.2022
ICU Float RN
Roper Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
ICU/ER/Specialty Flex RN
University of Florida Health Hospital
07.2020 - 01.2021
ICU/CCU-CRISIS RN
NYU Langone
04.2020 - 06.2020
ICU/ER/Med-Surge Float RN
Ascension, St. Vincent's Healthcare
02.2020 - 04.2020
Nurse Manager (LTACH/CCU/Med-Surgical Units)
Kindred Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2019
House Supervisors/Interim Nurse Manager
Cura-Health/Specialty Hospital of Jacksonville, FL
11.2013 - 02.2019
RN & PRN Nursing House Supervisor
Rose Terrace
01.2012 - 08.2013
LPN/prn relief shift supervisor
Genesis Healthcare
06.2010 - 01.2012
Licensed practical nurse
Huntington Health and Rehabilitation
06.2008 - 01.2011
Post-Degree Certificate - Adult Gerontology- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Collin's Career Center