Amanda Uroda
Camden,NC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in hospital settings. Experience spans across NICU, ICU,and case management. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients with mental health issues. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills. Expert in clinical leadership and patient advocacy, successfully implemented education initiatives and infection control audits, achieving significant improvements in care standards. Skilled in team development and critical thinking, consistently met financial and quality goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Sentara Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee three departments: Patient care supervisors, ICU, and resource pool, to include a total of 70 employees.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 10-bed ICU, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sentara
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Christiana Care Health System
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Float between CVICU, MICU, WICU, SICU, and coordinating step down units.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Christiana Care- Union Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Manage all types of critically ill patients in a 10 bed ICU.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Case Manager
Christiana Care Health System
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Assume care transition of 30-40 patients daily on a complex care team on the neuro/trauma/ortho floors.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Float between CVICU, MICU, WICU, SICU, COVID ICU, Neuro ICU, and coordinating step down units.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one's progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Registered Nurse- NICU
University Of Maryland Medical System
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Manage all phases of critical care life cycle of a 52 bed, level 4 NICU.
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD08.2015
Skills
- Nurse Leadership
- EMR Systems
- Care Coordination
- Nursing Expertise
- Patient Education/ Advocacy
- Compliance Monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
Certification
- RN License #224295
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Sentara Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sentara
07.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Christiana Care Health System
02.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Christiana Care- Union Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
Case Manager
Christiana Care Health System
11.2019 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse- NICU
University Of Maryland Medical System
01.2018 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College