Amanda Trevino-Rodgers
Victoria,TX
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 20 years of patient care and advocacy within healthcare units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals. Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 20 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Charge Nurse capacity to apply and nursing . Friendly Administrative Nursing Supervisor with success managing caseload of nurses of varying capabilities providing bedside nursing care. Dedicated to delivering quality nursing care by conducting investigations, examining documentation and reporting possible negligence to governing bodies. Experience planning and implementing care plan programs, triaging patient calls and coordinating care with clinical staff and physicians. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Twin Pines Mockingbird
01.2023 - Current
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Pediatric Home Health Hospice Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
06.2022 - Current
- Initiated preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provided services ordered by physician as indicated in plan of care.
- Kept abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions to improve patient mortality, quality of life and enhance patient outcomes.
- Identified and coordinated patient and family care to support patients and families in home or assisted living facility.
- Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
- Developed and initiated individualized plan of care and assumed responsibility for ongoing development in partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
MDS Nurse
Retama Manor Nursing Home
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Completed assessments for residents admitted under assessments requiring [Number] day books.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Charge Nurse-contracted
Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehab
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
Adm.Director-temp Director Contracted During COVID
The Cottages Of Clear Lake
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Led teams of up to 64 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Assessed risks associated with team activities and implemented appropriate procedures to mitigate potential problems.
- Reviewed proposed regulatory changes and evaluated potential impacts on business operations.
- Communicated all capacity, sourcing and technology gaps with upper management.
- Supported continuous process and performance improvement for manufacturing issues, robustness and compliance.
- Supported health agency inspections as liaison to regulatory agencies on technical and manufacturing issues related to assigned product and processes.
- Managed data transfers and proactively resolved issues at manufacturing sites through effective troubleshooting.
- Supported capital project planning and contributed to feasibility studies.
- Verified supply chain conformance with production requirements by cultivating productive vendor relationships.
- Directed team focused on taking development projects through monetization and mass production.
Director of Nursing Services
Vitality
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Planned and assigned workload to clinical staff-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of clinical staff nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Director of Nursing Administration
Brookdale Assisted Living
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Planned and assigned workload to [Number]-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
MDS Coordinator
Ganado Nursing And Rehab
02.2012 - 10.2016
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Assessed electronic medical record for required documentation to support MDS coding.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Reviewed missing assessment reports and analyzed issues for leadership team.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Followed up on outstanding clinical items within established timelines for optimal care delivery.
- Participated in quality assurance reviews to verify accuracy and reliability of data.
- Collaborated with medical teams to create uniform standards for clinical data reporting.
- Enforced strict data validation rules to maintain accuracy and completeness of clinical data.
- Minimized manual system errors with streamlined data entry process.
- Managed system for secure storage, transmission and manipulation of clinical data.
Hospice Nurse Quality Assurance Nurse
Crown Hospice
04.2007 - 08.2012
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
LVN Floor Nurse
DeTar Hospital Navarro
08.2005 - 04.2010
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Education
Nursing - LVN
Victoria College
Victoria, TX08.2005
High School Diploma -
Victoria High School
Victoria TX12.2000
Skills
- Employee Performance
- Training and Development
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Treatment Recommendations
- Equipment Assembly
- Recruitment
- Medical Records Management
- Unit Oversight
- Nursing Assignments
- Compassionate and Patient
- Preventable Diseases
- Diet and Nutrition
- Drawing Blood
- Office Support
- Issue Resolution
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Distribution
- Staff Training
- Medication Administration
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Process Evaluations
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Seizure Disorders
- Inventory Assessments
- Intravenous Medications
- Care Continuum Coordination
- Clinical Instruction
- Patient Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Sterilize Equipment
- Operational Procedures
- Procedure Explanation
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Documenting Observations
- Community Nursing Nurse Education
- Patient Admitting
- Work Assignments
- Patient Care Management
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Twin Pines Mockingbird
01.2023 - Current
Pediatric Home Health Hospice Nurse
Angels Of Care Pediatrics
06.2022 - Current
MDS Nurse
Retama Manor Nursing Home
07.2021 - 08.2022
Charge Nurse-contracted
Port Lavaca Nursing And Rehab
04.2021 - 05.2022
Adm.Director-temp Director Contracted During COVID
The Cottages Of Clear Lake
08.2020 - 05.2021
Director of Nursing Services
Vitality
01.2019 - 08.2020
Director of Nursing Administration
Brookdale Assisted Living
10.2016 - 01.2019
MDS Coordinator
Ganado Nursing And Rehab
02.2012 - 10.2016
Hospice Nurse Quality Assurance Nurse
Crown Hospice
04.2007 - 08.2012
LVN Floor Nurse
DeTar Hospital Navarro
08.2005 - 04.2010
Nursing - LVN
Victoria College
High School Diploma -
Victoria High School