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Amy Deacon

Clarksville,IN

Summary

Careful COVID-19 Unit RN with strong history of protecting self and others from infectious diseases. Supported patients and families through testing, moderate to severe illness and recovery from COVID-19. Performed and assisted with treatment procedures. Vibrant and highly effective at anticipating and accommodating client needs. Friendly, punctual and enthusiastic team player. Offering 16 years of experience in Long Term Care, Personal Care and Covid-19 care. Commended for multitasking abilities and providing top-notch service to a multi-level of care facility daily. Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with superior knowledge of wound care treatments, techniques and diagnostic procedures. Adept at providing immediate and individualized care. Proficient in Matrix and Vision use with proven history of efficient and effective triage. Dedicated Registered Nurse with 16 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of a multitude of treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Caring Nurse with 16 years of experience in Geriatic and Rehabilitation and a dedication to best-in-class patient services through effective critical care planning and management. Trained in educating and designing individualized care plans for patient success. Proven leader with great multitasking skills and a fantastic eye for detail. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COVID-19 Unit RN

Signature Healthcare At Jefferson Manor
Louisville , KY
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
  • Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
  • Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
  • Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.

Nurse Manager

Epicopal Church Home
Louisville, KY
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .

Staff Nurse, House Supervisor

Episcopal Church Home
Louisville, KY
12.2005 - 12.2019
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
  • Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provide direct care and management of 35 bed long term skilled neighborhood as well as 28 bed personal care neighborhood.
  • Effective educator providing in-services and skills check offs for 250 employees

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing RN

Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
09.2018

LPN - LPN

Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
08.2005

Skills

  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Medical Device Monitoring
  • Honest and Ethical
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Medication Administration
  • Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Pulmonary Assessments
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Nursing Staff Supervision

Accomplishments

2017 Leading age Outstanding Service Award winner

Certification

  • CPR/BLS, American Heart Association - Valid through 12/2022

Timeline

COVID-19 Unit RN

Signature Healthcare At Jefferson Manor
09.2019 - 12.2021

Nurse Manager

Epicopal Church Home
06.2016 - 12.2019

Staff Nurse, House Supervisor

Episcopal Church Home
12.2005 - 12.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing RN

Galen College of Nursing

LPN - LPN

Galen College of Nursing
Amy Deacon