Amy Botos
Mount Pleasant,SC
Summary
Registered Nurse with more than 30 years experience in
case management and patient care coordination. Adept at developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Recognized for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Advocate
Career Break
12.2025 - Current
- Directed advocacy initiatives for family member with terminal diagnosis by coordinating and synthesizing insights from various specialists.
Seamstress
Independently Employed
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed and managed a small business that specialized in tailoring and altering garments to meet customer needs.
- Established a loyal client base of more than 90 customers, achieving a high satisfaction rate.
- Oversaw the budget contributing to sustained profitability within a six-month timeframe.
Parent Mentor
Career Break
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Facilitated significant family events, including college graduation, wedding, high school graduation, military relocation, and transition to out-of-state college for adult children, demonstrating commitment to family support.
School Registered Nurse
Charleston County School District
08.2013 - 08.2022
- Delivered healthcare services to over 1000 students and staff by independently conducting thorough assessments and managing emergency situations.
- Maintained comprehensive records of student interactions, including proper ICD-10 codes and billing units, to facilitate Medicaid reimbursement while securing parental consent.
- Designed a Google Form for COVID-19 data collection, significantly improving contact tracing processes and reducing phone inquiries by 70%.
- Executed annual audits, addressed immunization noncompliance, achieving a 99% state compliance rate within 45 days.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Roper Saint Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Oversaw hemodynamic parameter monitoring, implemented nursing interventions in a 10 bed intensive care unit for COVID-19 critically ill patients during a temporary assignment.
- Acted as the main point of contact for patient families, ensuring emotional support and delivering clear, prompt updates regarding patient conditions.
- Engaged with multidisciplinary teams to develop and apply individualized treatment plans, enhancing quality care.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
02.2011 - 10.2013
- Monitored critical care procedures, including airway monitoring, EKG analysis, and medication administration, in a 14-bed post-anesthesia care unit.
- Engaged with anesthesiologists and surgeons to accurately execute orders, leading to 98% patient satisfaction in pain management post-recovery.
- Provided comprehensive discharge instructions to ambulatory surgery patients and their families, confirming complete understanding through verbal feedback.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Marrietta Memorial Hospital
09.2005 - 05.2010
- Delivered comprehensive physical and emotional support to patients recovering from surgery in a 9-bed post-anesthesia care unit.
- Oversaw patient airway management and monitored vital signs to uphold safety standards.
- Analyzed patient pain levels and implemented treatment strategies to achieve a pain rating of 2 out of 10.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Circleville Hospital
01.2001 - 05.2005
- Administered essential care for patients recovering from orthopedic procedures while effectively managing circulator and scrub nurse tasks during surgeries.
- Executed DME acquisition and administration in strict accordance with surgeon's directives.
- Conveyed patient status to receiving nurse to support efficient transport process once discharge criteria were satisfied.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Craven Regional Medical Center
04.1998 - 08.2000
- Oversaw daily nursing operations as circulating nurse, assuming charge nurse responsibilities as required.
- Oversaw 8–10 adult and pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgical procedures daily.
- Obtained essential instruments and verified functionality of all operating room equipment to support efficient surgical operations.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Elyria Memorial Hospital
08.1994 - 01.1998
- Administered critical care services to surgical., medical and cardiac patients, ensuring optimal recovery in a 13-bed intensive care unit.
- Executed support during high-acuity emergencies, focusing on intubations, central line insertions, and code blue events, while fostering a tranquil and systematic atmosphere.
- Utilized expertise in ventilators, arterial monitors, and defibrillators/pacemakers to support critical patient monitoring and intervention.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Montgomery, WV05-1994
Skills
- EMR / EHR
- Community resources
- Case management
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) SC State Board of Nursing, Multi-state License #211565 (exp. 4/2028)
- Role of Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate
- BLS Basic Life Support, First Aid, AED (exp. 3/2028)
Timeline
Family Advocate
Career Break
12.2025 - Current
Seamstress
Independently Employed
02.2023 - 12.2025
Parent Mentor
Career Break
09.2022 - 02.2023
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Roper Saint Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
School Registered Nurse
Charleston County School District
08.2013 - 08.2022
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
02.2011 - 10.2013
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Marrietta Memorial Hospital
09.2005 - 05.2010
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Circleville Hospital
01.2001 - 05.2005
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Craven Regional Medical Center
04.1998 - 08.2000
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Elyria Memorial Hospital
08.1994 - 01.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Institute of Technology