Amie Van Pelt
Prescott Valley,AZ
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients from infants to geriatrics. Excellent patient care with accurate assessments, compassion, and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating and communicating well with doctors, nurses, care management teams, pharmacies and all ancillary departments to maintain top-notch and safe healthcare practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Prescott Valley, AZ
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, health management, and interventions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration
- Collaborated with care management, social services, physicians, nurses, pharmacy and all ancillary departments to ensure the highest level of care for all patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients' rights and values to ensure respectful and individualized care.
- Excellent communication, collaborations and interpersonal skills as evidence by 30 years in the medical field.
- Instituted new processes and standards for in-patient care, contributing to achievement of departmental goals and improved patient outcomes.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Registered Nurse
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, Arizona
05.2003 - 06.2019
- Experienced multi department RN in Med Surg Pediatrics, telemetry, Labor and Delivery, delivering high quality, safe and effective patient care with expeditional communication and teamwork.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders, ensuring patient safety.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs and available treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ 08.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
- Excellent compassionate, communicator with physicians, care managers and social work, nursing, pharmacy to ensure highest and safest level of care for all patients
- Highly proficient in Assessments, triage, EMR, medication management, vitals, charting, reviewing results and interventions if needed, monitoring, post op care
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kingman Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - 06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mohave Community College
08.1998 - 05.2002