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
2024.12 - 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
2023.11 - 2024.06
- 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
2023.08 - 2023.11
- 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
2022.09 - 2022.12
- 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
2022.03 - 2022.06
- 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
2021.09 - 2022.01
- 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
2021.01 - 2021.04
- 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
2020.07 - 2021.01
- 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
2020.04 - 2020.06
- 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
2020.02 - 2020.04
- 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
2019.02 - 2019.12
- 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
2013.11 - 2019.02
- 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
2012.01 - 2013.08
- 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
2010.06 - 2012.01
- 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
2008.06 - 2011.01
- 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, MN2024-11
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2021-07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH2016-12
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH2012-12
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Collin's Career Center
Proctorville, OH2008-06
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
2024.12 - Current
ICU Float RN
University of Florida Health
2023.11 - 2024.06
ICU Float RN
Maine Medical Center
2023.08 - 2023.11
ICU/CVICU RN
Orange Park Medical Center
2022.09 - 2022.12
CVICU/Open Heart ICU RN
Adventhealth Tampa
2022.03 - 2022.06
ICU Float RN/Charge RN
Memorial Hospital of Tampa
2021.09 - 2022.01
ICU Float RN
Roper Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.04
ICU/ER/Specialty Flex RN
University of Florida Health Hospital
2020.07 - 2021.01
ICU/CCU-CRISIS RN
NYU Langone
2020.04 - 2020.06
ICU/ER/Med-Surge Float RN
Ascension, St. Vincent's Healthcare
2020.02 - 2020.04
Nurse Manager (LTACH/CCU/Med-Surgical Units)
Kindred Hospital
2019.02 - 2019.12
House Supervisors/Interim Nurse Manager
Cura-Health/Specialty Hospital of Jacksonville, FL
2013.11 - 2019.02
RN & PRN Nursing House Supervisor
Rose Terrace
2012.01 - 2013.08
LPN/prn relief shift supervisor
Genesis Healthcare
2010.06 - 2012.01
Licensed practical nurse
Huntington Health and Rehabilitation
2008.06 - 2011.01
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