Amandi Petersen
Loganville,GA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with five years of clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with a focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building a trusting rapport with patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- · Primary nursing care for 5-6 Medical surgical/ Telemetry patients with acute/chronic cardiac, GI, GU, vascular, and post-operative complications.
- · Performing assessments, administering medications, providing intravenous therapy, wound care, and monitoring of various drainage devices.
- · Monitoring and recognizing normal/abnormal patient vital signs, symptoms, telemetry readings and EKGs.
- Documentation through electronic medical records EPIC system.
- Administering blood and blood products.
- Precepting oncoming nurses.
Medical Surgical-Stroke Unit
Rochester Hospital
09.2025 - Current
- · Provided acute care for stroke patients annually, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines
- · Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans to reducing readmission rates.
- Work collaboratively with Speech, Physical, and Occupational therapy.
- Monitor patients for signs of strokes
MEDICAL SURGICAL FLOAT TEAM
WellStar Paulding Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepare patients for surgery and care for them during post-op.
- · Monitoring vital signs and incision sites for post-op complications
- · Triage patients
- · Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualize care plans.
TRAUMA MEDICAL SURGICAL
MISSION HOSPITAL
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients in busy medical-surgical unit, attending to average of 6 patients per shift
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care to reduce readmission rates.
- Managed patient care in a high stress, critical environment.
- Duties included team work, patient care, post-operative care, medication distribution, iv therapy, blood transfusions, vital signs, patient monitoring, tracheotomy care, colostomy care, Foley insertion and care.
Ortho Medical Surgical Unit
Andmed Health Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Manage patients with traction's and monitor for sign and symptoms of infection.
- · Collaborative care with Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.
- · Monitored wounds for signs and symptoms of infections and providing wound care and patient educations on how to care for surgical sites and wounds once discharged.
Internal Agency Registered Nurse
Wellstar Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures for accurate diagnoses and prompt treatment initiation.
- Adapted quickly to changes inpatient acuity levels and adjusted care plans accordingly to meet evolving needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care through effective communication with other healthcare providers during shift handoffs or transfers between units.
- Worked as charge nurse to help fill the needs of the floor.
- Precepted students for senior practicum for 12 or more shifts at a time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA08-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia State Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Albany State University
Albany, Georgia, GA12-2015
NIHSS Certification -
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
02-2027
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) -
American Heart Association
02-2026
American Heart Association- Basic Life Support
06-2026
Timeline
Medical Surgical-Stroke Unit
Rochester Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Internal Agency Registered Nurse
Wellstar Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2025
Ortho Medical Surgical Unit
Andmed Health Medical Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
TRAUMA MEDICAL SURGICAL
MISSION HOSPITAL
07.2023 - 10.2023
MEDICAL SURGICAL FLOAT TEAM
WellStar Paulding Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia State Perimeter College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Albany State University
NIHSS Certification -
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) -
American Heart Association
American Heart Association- Basic Life Support