Amie Dames
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with 4+ years of experience providing high quality care to a wide variety of patients. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions. Exceptional communicator and team builder, able to inspire and motivate nursing staff. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Flagler Health and Rehabilitation Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
LPN, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Healthcare Inc.
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspire at Green Cove Springs - Green Cove Springs,
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Monitoring patient health by taking vital signs. maintaining patient health records, administering medications, providing nursing care, including the application of bandages, patches cleaning wounds and the insertion of catheters.
- Providing companionship, being the patients advocate, pain management, glucose monitoring.
- Reporting all abnormal finds to our supervisor. Communicate with doctors, and family member or health care proxy.
LPN Team Lead
SnapNurse - Travel
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- I traveled with this company, providing care to patient's across the US. I worked in ICU and Medsurg in hospitals. As well as covid testing sites , and vaccinations.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
PALATKA HEALTH CARE CENTER
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Symphony of St. Augustine
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Monitoring patient health by taking vital signs. maintaining patient health records, administering medications, providing nursing care, including the application of bandages, basic first aid, providing companionship, being the patients advocate, pain management, glucose monitoring.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Operation Specialist
United States Navy
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Track, classify, and evaluate potential contacts using radar
- Interpret radar presentations and tactical situations
- Make recommendations to supervisors
- Maintain CIC displays
- Provide technical information and assistance to the command
- Advise on shipboard warfare operations and navigation
- Plot a ship's position, heading, and speed
- Provide target plotting data to the CIC
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
Orange Park, FL07-2024
License Practical Nurse
First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FL01-2020
High School Diploma -
Saint Augustine High School
Saint Augustine, FL06-2017
Skills
- Nurse scheduling
- Staff development
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Policy development
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Infection control
- Records maintenance
Certification
Infection Control - January 2025
Timeline
Unit Manager
Flagler Health and Rehabilitation Center
09.2024 - 12.2024
LPN, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Healthcare Inc.
12.2022 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aspire at Green Cove Springs - Green Cove Springs,
11.2022 - 04.2024
LPN Team Lead
SnapNurse - Travel
01.2022 - 11.2022
LPN Nursing Supervisor
PALATKA HEALTH CARE CENTER
10.2020 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Symphony of St. Augustine
03.2020 - 08.2020
Operation Specialist
United States Navy
06.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fortis College
License Practical Nurse
First Coast Technical College
High School Diploma -
Saint Augustine High School
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