Amy Cooley
Vestal
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse known for strong patient advocacy and empathetic care. Skilled in medication administration, wound care, and patient education, eager to leverage expertise to enhance healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Dermatology
Our Lady of Lourdes, Binghamton, NY
Endicott, NY
03.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate timely referrals and continuity of care for patients.
Circulating Registered Nurse in Surgery
UHS
Johnson City, NY
06.2007 - 10.2012
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient safety and care during procedures.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes, Binghamton, NY
Binghamton, NY
07.2005 - 05.2007
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions, facilitating prompt medical responses.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff in telemetry protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac monitoring procedures, promoting understanding and compliance.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2004 - 06.2005
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Collecting vitals
- Precepting
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Vaccine administration
- Personal care needs
Timeline
Registered Nurse Dermatology
Our Lady of Lourdes, Binghamton, NY
03.2016 - Current
Circulating Registered Nurse in Surgery
UHS
06.2007 - 10.2012
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes, Binghamton, NY
07.2005 - 05.2007
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
05.2004 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College