Amanda Staker-Shirts
Magna,UT
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Nursing Coordinator with a proven track record at Huntsman Cancer Hospital, excelling in clinical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient care quality, fostering team development, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Renowned for critical thinking and adaptability, significantly contributing to healthcare excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nursing Coordinator
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Facilitated productive team meetings for continuous improvement in patient care delivery and workflow processes.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment by enforcing infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
- Managed conflict resolution among nursing staff to maintain a positive work atmosphere and foster teamwork.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills development and professional growth opportunities.
- Maintained high-quality patient care by providing ongoing education and support for nursing staff.
- Participated in recruitment efforts identifying top talent within the nursing field to strengthen overall service quality.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly providing constructive feedback aimed at promoting ongoing skill development.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
04.2012 - 07.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
07.2004 - 04.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Univeristy of Utah Hosptial
12.2001 - 08.2004
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Idaho State Univeristy
Pocatello, ID05.2001
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- HIPAA Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Ethical Practice
- Continuing education
- Staff Development
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team building
- Delegation and Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
- Professional Demeanor
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Coordinator
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
04.2012 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
07.2004 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse
Univeristy of Utah Hosptial
12.2001 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Idaho State Univeristy
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