Amy Bright
Silvis,IL
Summary
Compassionate and newly graduated Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, board certified FNP-C through AANP. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, eager to secure a new graduate position and contribute to the team's success in achieving company goals. Organized and dependable candidate excelling at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. In-depth knowledge of Epic and Cerner Software. Well-rounded nursing education includes experience in medical telemetry, surgical, home health, and behavioral health nursing over 12 years. Detail-oriented team player comfortable working in challenging environments, with a proven track record of reaching patients with humility and honesty. Expert in providing therapeutic care for patients, leading nursing teams, and coordinating care. Enthusiastic RN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Totalmed Staffing
05.2024 - Current
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
Rehabilitation Nursing
Totalmed Staffing
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provides care for patient populations in an acute rehabilitation hospital setting with a history of strokes, traumatic brain injury, multiple injuries, new spinal cord injuries, gunshot wounds, amputations, burns, medical complexity, post-Covid.
- Administers patient care in an area in a hospital or inpatient/observation setting where an acute care patient receives active treatment for an injury, episode of illness, a medical condition, or post intervention with assessment
- Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit/department-specific requisite skills
- Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care
- Practices effective problem identification and resolution
- Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications
Travel RN - Digital Care RN
ADN Healthcare/OSF St.Francis
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided digital care to a diverse population of patients through technology across a variety of environments
- Provided patient care that includes comprehensive symptom assessment, patient education, preventative care, acute psychosocial support, and timely individualized age and developmentally appropriate care for the patients
- Utilized critical thinking, evidenced-based care and clinical decision support to guide practice
- Performed ongoing communication and worked to promote quality of care through collaboration with all care team members, patients and families
- Acts as a patient advocate and resource to other health care providers
Medical Telemetry Unit Nurse
Genesis Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in the patient's chart
- Performed hourly rounds on 60 bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate nursing care and actively involving patients in their own treatment plans.
Charge Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Observed and reported patients' condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document for future reference and review by other care team members
- Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care
- Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and BHT's during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment
- Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions
- Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise
RN Staff Nurse
Unitypoint Health Care
11.2011 - 05.2016
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
Education
M.D. - Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2024
BSN - Nursing
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2021
ASN - Nursing
Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA01.2011
G.E.D Diploma -
B.E.T.A
Orlando, FL01.1991
Skills
- Task delegation
- Patient care standards
- Medication administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Cultural competence
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Accomplishments
I was nominated and awarded the Daisy Award in 2016.
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Totalmed Staffing
05.2024 - Current
Rehabilitation Nursing
Totalmed Staffing
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel RN - Digital Care RN
ADN Healthcare/OSF St.Francis
07.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Telemetry Unit Nurse
Genesis Medical Center
10.2020 - 06.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
UnityPoint Health
06.2016 - 09.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Unitypoint Health Care
11.2011 - 05.2016
ASN - Nursing
Scott Community College
G.E.D Diploma -
B.E.T.A
M.D. - Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Loyola University New Orleans
BSN - Nursing
Loyola University New Orleans
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