Amanda Whittemore

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Relief Charge Nurse
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

• Performs bedside routine/ STAT wake EEG’S, cerebral brain death studies, and continuous EEGs with electrodes on adults, children, and infants both out- patient and in-patient setting that includes the NICU, ICU, CVICU, COVID ICU, and medical surgical units at 5 different hospitals in WNY that include: South Buffalo Mercy, Sisters of Charity Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mount St Mary’s Hospital, and Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
• Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment.

• Managed patient flow efficiently, reducing long lines and wait times at the testing site.
• Addressed any patient concerns or issues promptly, maintaining a strong reputation for excellent customer service.
• · Managed 5 different covid testing sites all over WNY

Completed 400 documented clinical hours

• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, coordinating care among various specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment plans.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.

Completed 50 documented clinical hours

• Assisted physicians in diagnosing and treating complex health conditions by ordering diagnostic tests and interpreting results.
• Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.

Completed 60 documented clinical hours

• Participated in ongoing professional development activities to maintain currency in nursing knowledge and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.
• Demonstrated exceptional clinical decision-making abilities in high-pressure environments, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
• Implemented effective time management strategies within a fast-paced clinical environment to provide consistent high-quality care for all patients.