Amy Coppage
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Aims to make significant impact on patient outcomes through effective care and empathy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Neuroscience
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
06.2001 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assist physicians complete procedures at the bedside including EVD and other invasive lines
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participate in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
08.2013 - 07.2019
- Facilitated the care of our outpatients, inpatients, and critical care patients.
- Assisted physicians in emergent and non emergent procedures including Visceral Angiograms for embolization, Thrombectomy for Stroke and Pulmonary Artery Embolism.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences through compassionate care, empathy, and active listening during consultations and followups.
- Assisted with training new nursing staff members on proper techniques and best practices within the interventional radiology setting.
- Enhanced team communication by consistently collaborating with physicians, technologists, and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort while positioning them appropriately for imaging studies and procedures.
- Reduced complications in patients by promptly identifying and addressing any issues during interventional radiology treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2005
ADN - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05-2001
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Precepting
Certification
- CNRN
- SCRN
Timeline
Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
08.2013 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Neuroscience
Dignity Health St Joseph's Medical Center
06.2001 - Current
- CNRN
- SCRN
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
ADN - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
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