Skilled in electronic charting with EPIC, AS400, One Chart, OBIX and GE
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Amy Adams
Registered Nurse
Malakoff,TX
Summary
I have had the opportunity to work in many facets of my profession. I have worked in ICU, as a Director of Nurses, CVOR, CVICU, Emergency Room and finally the Obstetrics department.
Results-driven Charge Nurse proficient in overseeing operations with practiced leadership skills and strong attention to detail. History of meeting demanding objectives by training and motivating employees in performance requirements, standard procedures, and safety behaviors. Proven skills in continuous improvement and policy enforcement.
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 30 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill challenging new role in Charge/Staff Nurse capacity to apply nursing care and education to all in need.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse, Women's Obstetric Unit
UT Health East Texas
Athens, Texas
08.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on Labor and Delivery, Post Partum and Nursery interventions involving unstable Labor conditions, post partum hemorrhage and unstable newborn deliveries.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Triaged incoming patients and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting with physicians, monitoring patient orders and consents.
- Triaged incoming phone calls and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, or self-care.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisted with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support breast feeding, disease management, financial assistance and medication administration.
ER Nurse Manager
East Texas Medical Center Now UT Health East Texas
Athens, Texas
07.2005 - 08.2006
Director of Nursing
Park Highlands Nursing And Rehab
Athens, Texas
11.2002 - 07.2005
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
East Texas Medical Center Now UT Health East Texas
Athens, Texas
12.2000 - 07.2005
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX 05.1989 - 05.1991
Skills
Process evaluation
Accomplishments
Multiple nominations for Daisy Award
Receive highest level of performance evaluation
Registered nurse for 30 years
Respiratory Therapist prior to Nursing
Software
Certification
BLS
Quote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse, Women's Obstetric Unit
UT Health East Texas
08.2006 - Current
ER Nurse Manager
East Texas Medical Center Now UT Health East Texas
07.2005 - 08.2006
Director of Nursing
Park Highlands Nursing And Rehab
11.2002 - 07.2005
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
East Texas Medical Center Now UT Health East Texas
12.2000 - 07.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
05.1989 - 05.1991
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