Amos Walker
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Educator with extensive experience at Wake Medical Health and Hospitals, excelling in employee training and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient care standards and leading nursing staff development initiatives. Skilled in crisis intervention and performance improvement, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator/ Supv, Rn
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
Raleigh , NC
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted unit manager in coordinating and managing nursing personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in patient care services.
- Educated and supervised nursing staff to maintain high standards of practice and competencies in patient care delivery.
- Supported unit manager in the management and education of nursing personnel, ensuring consistent delivery of patient care services.
Registered Nurse- Covid Intensive Care
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Evaluated efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine, remdesivir, and convalescent plasma.
- Contributed to Mesenchymal stromal cell therapy research for ARDS treatment.
- Monitored Covid-19 patient care by titrating vasoactive medications and assessing respiratory status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate patient progress through x-ray analysis and clinical rounds, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
- Led the Covid ICU as charge RN, ensuring patient acuity was appropriately matched with RN skill levels for optimal care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascul ICU
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
03.2012 - 02.2020
- Operated intra-aorta balloon pumps for unstable cardiac patients, enhancing cardiac function and stability.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for intensive care patients, improving patient outcomes.
- Performed intensive assessments on stroke patients treated with TPA and managed hypothermia machines for prolonged cardiac resuscitation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care for hemodynamically unstable intensive care patients, including titration of vasoactive drips.
Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Intermediate Care
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Managed patient care for individuals post-cardiac catheterization, ensuring optimal recovery and monitoring.
- Provided comprehensive care for stroke patients, focusing on recovery and rehabilitation.
- Administered care for patients with congestive heart failure, emphasizing stability and ongoing management.
Registered Nurse
Duke university hospital G.I. Clinic
Durham , NC
02.2009 - 07.2010
- Administered moderate sedation for patients undergoing routine colonoscopies and upper endoscopic procedures.
Registered Nurse Chest Pain Unit
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
Raleigh, NC
10.2008 - 04.2010
- Prepared patients for diagnostic studies, including cardiac catheterizations and stress tests, to assess cardiac health and conditions.
- Educated patients on heart-healthy lifestyles and preventive measures to enhance long-term cardiac health.
- Facilitated diagnostic procedures by ensuring patient readiness and understanding, contributing to accurate evaluations of cardiac conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL02-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Community College
Springfield, VA05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA05-1997
Skills
- Employee training
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Infection control
- Performance evaluation
- Professional development
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Simulation training
- Performance improvement
- Ethics and professionalism
- Mentoring and coaching
- Maintaining patient safety standards
- Instructing small groups
- Clinicals scheduling
- Managing student schedules
- Professional development planning
Certification
- CCRN
- ACLS Instructor
- Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
- Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminars
Timeline
Clinical Educator/ Supv, Rn
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Covid Intensive Care
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
02.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascul ICU
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
03.2012 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Intermediate Care
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
04.2010 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse
Duke university hospital G.I. Clinic
02.2009 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse Chest Pain Unit
Wake Medical Health and Hospitals
10.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northern Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sacramento State
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