Amanda Stafford, RN-BSN
Summary
Compassionate, reliable, hardworking nurse with 6+ years of nursing experience in a variety of settings including pediatric emergency medicine, adult emergency medicine and adult Covid-19 intensive care. Multiple travel nurse assignments completed. Strong crisis management and triage skills to assess and attend to needs of multiple patients and effectively prioritize care. Excellent communication skills with a team player mentality, able to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional quality of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
TNAA
Knoxville, TN
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated patient health status, including vital signs, physical condition, mental state, and medical history.
- Performed initial assessment of patients upon arrival in the emergency room.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
- Nurse to patient ratio 4:1.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
TNAA
Greensboro, NC
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Coordinated, tasked, supervised and delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications and according to staffing requirements.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Aya-Yale New Haven
New Haven, CT
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided emergency care by performing assessments, interventions and reassessments per DPH and Yale New Haven Hospital policies.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Worked in a variety of care areas including triage, trauma and behavioral health areas.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Pediatrics
Trusted-Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results for patients ranging from newborn to 21 years.
- Administered medications and tracked dosages using weight based calculations to ensure safe and therapeutic administration via oral, intramuscular, intranasal, intravenous and rectal routes.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork, including providing detailed education to parents and caregivers.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Employee of the Month May 2022.
- Nurse to patient ratio 1:3/4.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trusted Health-Johnson Memorial Medical Center
Stafford Springs, CT
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, as well as patients with acute on chronic flare ups of various conditions.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. Communicated critical test results to providers in a timely manner to ensure best patient outcomes.
- Nurse to patient ratio 4:1.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prolink Staffing Services-The Villages
The Villages, FL
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services to a primarily geriatric population.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prolink Staffing Services-Kettering Health Network
Dayton, Ohio
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Managed complete processing of patients, including initial admission, preliminary diagnosis, treatment, documentation and discharging.
- Level II Trauma Facility
Covid Compliance Officer
CBS Sports/Medcor, INC.
Columbus, OH
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Provides Covid-19 Compliance for CBS production crews for broadcasting of National Football League games.
- Follows testing guidelines for production crew members as set forth by CBS Sports and the National Football League, including placing specimen orders, collecting and labeling specimens, following up with results and notifying crew of work clearance.
- Ensures compliance with safety and well-being regulations including hand hygiene, face covering usage, social distancing measures and disinfecting protocols.
- Establishes and maintains professional, working relationships with all members of CBS Sports and the production crew.
- Maintains accurate records, data entry and ensures HIPPA compliance.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Krucial Staffing
McAllen, TX
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Covid-19 Crisis Response.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy Covid-19 emergency room setting.
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Krucial Staffing
New York, NY
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Covid 19 Crisis Response.
- Provided care to patients in an intensive care unit for Covid 19 positive individuals.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Pediatrics
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Registered nurse in high acuity, high volume pediatric emergency room with a nurse to patient ratio of 4:1.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Pediatrics
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Trauma and critical care trained registered nurse in a sixty bed Level 1 pediatric emergency department/trauma center.
- Triaged, assessed and provided care including utilizing a variety of nursing skills acutely ill and chronically ill pediatric patients in and around Columbus, Ohio.
- Nurse to patient ratio of 3:1 for emergency department patients, a nurse to patient ratio of 1:1 or 2:1 for critically ill patients or trauma activation patients.
- Epic computer charting utilized.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Columbus, Ohio08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana12.2007
Skills
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NIHSS
- ENPC
- TNCC
- Critical Care
- Triage
- Epic/Cerner/Meditech
Additional Information
- Indiana NLC RN License 28264620A (expires 10/31/2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
TNAA
06.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
TNAA
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department
Aya-Yale New Haven
09.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Pediatrics
Trusted-Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Trusted Health-Johnson Memorial Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prolink Staffing Services-The Villages
03.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Prolink Staffing Services-Kettering Health Network
12.2020 - 03.2021
Covid Compliance Officer
CBS Sports/Medcor, INC.
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Krucial Staffing
06.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Krucial Staffing
04.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Pediatrics
Rady Children's Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Pediatrics
Nationwide Children's Hospital
10.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Ball State University
Similar Profiles
Clare ReederClare Reeder
Account Manager Liaison at TNAAAccount Manager Liaison at TNAA
Eilish MillerEilish Miller
Registered Nurse at TNAARegistered Nurse at TNAA
Blanca RheaumeBlanca Rheaume
RN, Medical-Surgical at TNAARN, Medical-Surgical at TNAA
Arriel YoungArriel Young
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department at Lakeland Regional HealthRegistered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department at Lakeland Regional Health
Vanessa LaBelloVanessa LaBello
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department at Albany Medical Center HospitalRegistered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department at Albany Medical Center Hospital