AMANDA Wolf

Started in the emergency department as an ER nurse. Triaged ER patients for 2 years. Then trained and became proficient in the recovery room helping patients transition out of surgery to go home or to the inpatient unit. Also worked the Pre-op Dept. getting patients ready for surgery. The past 15 years I have worked in the pre-admission testing department. I do a comprehensive assessment on the patient ie: health history, medications, surgical history, medications, allergies. I draw the patients' labs, and do and EKG and go over all pre-operative instructions. Educated patients and parents on care instructions for before and after surgery.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Started at Clear Lake Regional as a medical assistant while still in nursing school. Worked on a pediatric and ob/gyn floor. Graduated nursing school and got hired on the same floor. Within a year of working got promoted to assistant head nurse and was running a 34 bed unit. In charge of 7-8 nurses, 2 medicals assistants and 34 patients on a daily basis from 2001 until 2006.

• 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.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.