Amanda Young
Memphis,TN
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
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lebonheur Children Medical Center
Memphis, TN
10.2025 - Current
- Assess, monitor, and provide direct care for premature/critically ill newborns; manage vital signs, respiratory support (ventilators, oxygen hoods), and feeding (NG/OG tubes, IVs).
- Insert IVs, administer medications (including titrating), manage central lines, perform blood transfusions, assist in high-risk deliveries/resuscitations, and operate specialized equipment
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans in collaboration with doctors, therapists, and dieticians.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Vital Care
Memphis, Tennessee
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered intravenous medications and therapies to patients in home settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and infusion techniques.
- Obtained laboratory specimens for analysis as required by the physician or protocol.
- Educated patients about treatments, potential side effects and important care requirements.
- Assessed and monitored patient's response to medication, treatments, and therapies to ensure safety and efficacy of care.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Baptist Womens Hospital
Memphis, Tn
01.2004 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill neonates in intensive care unit.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatments based on clinical assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in neonatal intensive care.
- Ensured a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between interdisciplinary team members regarding complex cases involving multiple specialties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Memphis, Tn 08.1998 - 04.2004
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- NICU procedures
- Patient assessment
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Medical assessment
- Emotional awareness
- Medical laboratory procedures
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lebonheur Children Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Vital Care
04.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Baptist Womens Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Baptist College of Health Sciences
08.1998 - 04.2004