Amanda Smith, MSN, PHN, RN
Pleasant Hill,CA
Summary
An organized, dependable, skilled, and compassionate team player committed to utilizing the nursing process to coordinate the collection of high-quality data to support and drive clinical, operational, and quality improvement for the Women's and Children's Service Department at John Muir Health.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CPQCC Data Contact
John Muir Health
01.2012 - Current
- California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC) NICU & California Perinatal Transport System (CPeTS) Data Contact
- Review all admissions and discharges into the NICU for eligibility into the CPQCC NICU, CPeTS, & High-Risk Infant Follow-Up (HRIF) Databases.
- Responsible for data extraction and input both internally and externally to CPQCC with strict adherence to the established definitions for data collection outlined by CPQCC and California Children's Services (CCS).
- Ensure high-quality and timely data submission under established CPQCC guidelines & CCS regulations.
- Assist interdisciplinary team members with access to CPQCC data to support quality improvement projects in the Department of Women’s and Children’s Services at John Muir.
- Worked with ITS to develop reports within EPIC to improve data collection and assist with electronic data submission. Created an internal database to meet new CCS mandates in collecting and submitting data on all NICU admissions.
- Cross-trained to HRIF Nurse Coordinator role to assist with clinic coverage.
- Served as Interim NICU Quality Nurse Practice Council Representative
Staff Nurse
John Muir Health
10.2003 - Current
- 2003-2012, 2021 - Current
- Level III Intensive Care Nursery Staff Nurse
- Cross Trained to Team Leader (2004~2010), Neonatal Admit RN, HRDRN (2021-current), and Mother-Baby Care
- Preceptor for nursing students and staff cross-training to unit
- (2006) Cue-Based Feeding – Unit Based Research Project, (2009) Staff Survey – Single-Family Room NICU Design Research Project and Poster Presentation – National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) Conference (2015).
- (2006) Unit Council Co-Chair serving as a representative to staff and Co-Chair on the council, addressing issues related to professional nursing practice and work environment in collaboration with management through a shared governance model.
Staff Nurse
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
07.2002 - 10.2003
- Completed four month didactic and preceptorship in the new graduate program
- Preceptor for staff cross training to level III care
- NICU Grief & Loss Committee Member
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Advanced Community Health & International Nursing, Health Policy, Education
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA05-2002
Skills
- Attention to detail when utilizing the nursing process to plan and develop nursing care both at the bedside and in the data role
- Skilled at setting priorities and completing tasks within strict guidelines
- Effective oral and written communication with interdisciplinary team members and patients
- Proficient in using Excel
- Knowledgeable about EPIC, particularly in relation to clinical documentation, report development, and utilization
- Familiar with the regulations and requirements of California Children's Services (CCS)
Certification
- California Community Health CNS Certification, 11/6/06 - 8/31/26
- NRP Certification, 07/24/24 - 07/31/26
- BCLS for the Health Care Provider, 01/24/24 - 01/31/26
- Registered Nurse, California, 09/4/02 - 8/31/26
- California Public Health Nurse Certification, 07/29/03 - 8/31/26
- In progress: AWHONN Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety Review Program. To be completed by February 28, 2024.
- NCC Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety (C-ONQS) Examination, Professional Goal to obtain by 06/01/25.
Timeline
CPQCC Data Contact
John Muir Health
01.2012 - Current
Staff Nurse
John Muir Health
10.2003 - Current
Staff Nurse
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
07.2002 - 10.2003
- California Community Health CNS Certification, 11/6/06 - 8/31/26
- NRP Certification, 07/24/24 - 07/31/26
- BCLS for the Health Care Provider, 01/24/24 - 01/31/26
- Registered Nurse, California, 09/4/02 - 8/31/26
- California Public Health Nurse Certification, 07/29/03 - 8/31/26
- In progress: AWHONN Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety Review Program. To be completed by February 28, 2024.
- NCC Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety (C-ONQS) Examination, Professional Goal to obtain by 06/01/25.
Master of Science - Nursing, Advanced Community Health & International Nursing, Health Policy, Education
University of California, San Francisco
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Chico
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