Amanda Stephens
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 2.5 years of experience in nursing and 9 years in healthcare. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, sound clinical judgment and OR equipment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin
07.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
Wound Care Registered Nurse
RestorixHealth
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients with various types of wounds, determining appropriate interventions and treatments.
- Facilitated collaboration between nursing staff and physicians, improving overall coordination of patient care in the wound clinic setting.
- Educated family members on proper at-home wound care techniques, promoting self-sufficiency and reducing hospital readmission rates.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care and education on wound management.
- Provided expert consultation to colleagues regarding complex cases requiring advanced knowledge of wound assessment, staging, and treatment options.
- Administered specialized treatments such as negative pressure therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy effectively to facilitate better outcomes for patients with chronic wounds.
- Increased patient compliance by creating customized instructional materials on proper dressing changes and medication administration techniques related to their specific needs.
- Reduced wound healing time for patients through the use of advanced wound care techniques.
Medical Scribe
Somerset Internal Medicine
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Enhanced patient care by diligently transcribing physician-patient interactions during medical examinations.
- Improved clinical efficiency by maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic health records for each patient encounter.
- Supported physicians with comprehensive chart documentation, assisting in the reduction of administrative burden.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers by accurately recording diagnostic test results and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure timely completion of all necessary documentation, facilitating proper billing and reimbursement processes.
- Advanced understanding of complex medical terminology through consistent application in daily tasks, ensuring accuracy in all written communications.
- Promoted a positive work environment through proactive collaboration with team members and adherence to established protocols and procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05.2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- IV Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
- Preoperative Checklists
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Operating Room Safety
- Scrub Nurse Skills
Certification
Registered Nurse
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Hardin
07.2022 - Current
Wound Care Registered Nurse
RestorixHealth
08.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Scribe
Somerset Internal Medicine
12.2015 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College