Amanda Waterfallen
Jacksonville,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Springfield Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springfield Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Perform duties in care of patients in hospital setting under direction of the registered nurse
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springfield Clinic Urgent Care
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wexford Health Sources Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springfield Clinic Pediatric And Adolescent Center
11.2006 - 08.2014
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL12.2023
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Capitol Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL06.2006
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Chart Updating
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Discharge Coordination
- Wound Care
- IV Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Springfield Memorial Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springfield Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springfield Clinic Urgent Care
06.2021 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wexford Health Sources Inc.
05.2017 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springfield Clinic Pediatric And Adolescent Center
11.2006 - 08.2014
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Capitol Area School of Practical Nursing