Amanda Thomas
SMITHS GROVE,KY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lrs Healthcare
Omaha, NE
10.2019 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Adapted to different hospital units and practices, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Performed diagnostic tests and operated medical equipment as part of patient care.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided education and support to patients and their families regarding health conditions and treatment plans.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients moving between units or healthcare facilities.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
Charge Registered Nurse
U Of L Hospital
Louisville, KY
07.2014 - 08.2019
- Acted as a preceptor for new nurses transitioning into specialty areas of practice.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members regarding complex cases or changing conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed lab values, and administered medications as ordered.
- Assessed patient needs by obtaining health history and physical assessment data.
- Educated patients on disease process and self-care management techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource for clinical questions from nursing staff members at all levels of experience.
- Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY12-2013
Skills
- Health care consultation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infectious disease control
- Diabetes management
- ADL Assistance
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency Response
- Physical assessments
- Medication Administration
- Trauma recovery
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Monitoring
Accomplishments
I've received multiple Daisy Awards for excellence in patient and family care.
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIH
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lrs Healthcare
10.2019 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
U Of L Hospital
07.2014 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College