Amanda Van Diver
Waynesville,OH
Summary
Experienced and professional well-rounded Registered Nurse with 33 years of significant experience in Critical Care, Emergency Medical Services, PACU, Level I and II Trauma Center Emergency Departments and Critical Care Air/Ground Transport. Adept at rapid assessment, advanced trauma life support, and delivering high-quality patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal outcomes, with flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Known for exceptional clinical skills, decision-making under pressure, mentoring, team/facility/patient coordination and compassionate patient interactions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse/Paramedic
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
04.2005 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions during transport, modifying care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Sustained flight medicine knowledge base through active participation in mandatory meetings, chart and equipment reviews, skills labs, and clinical rotations.
- Exercised sound decision-making abilities when faced with complex or rapidly changing situations involving critically ill or injured patients.
- Performed advanced clinical interventions as needed to stabilize patients during transport, improving their chances for recovery upon arrival at receiving facilities.
- Cultivated teamwork among crew members by establishing clear communication channels and fostering mutual respect for individual roles and responsibilities.
- Established and maintained positive partnerships with referring facilities to enhance collaboration during patient transfers and consultations.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital South
Centerville, OH
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Monitored patient recovery post-anesthesia, ensuring vital signs remained stable and within normal limits.
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies accurately, adhering to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate seamless transitions from operating room to PACU care.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dayton, OH
06.1995 - 03.2005
- Assessed and triaged patients to prioritize care based on severity of conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Educated patients and families regarding post-discharge care instructions to support adherence and promote optimal health outcomes at home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-1991
Paramedic/CE Instructor -
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH08-2006
Skills
- Trauma experience
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient education
- Airway management
- Critical care nursing
- Ventilator management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Blood replacement
- Excellent communication
- Precepting
- Emergency procedures
- AMI/STEMI/IABP/IMPELLA/IR
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse, CEN.
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation
- ITLS-International Trauma Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital South
09.2017 - 12.2020
Flight Nurse/Paramedic
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
04.2005 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.1995 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Paramedic/CE Instructor -
Clark State Community College