Amy Duesel
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
South Bend,IN
12
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care, cardiac care, and post-procedure recovery. Known for autonomy, nursing staff leadership, and precepting new team members while supporting efficient, patient-centered unit operations.
Work History
Registered Nurse
12 Years 2 Months- Administered medications and treatments while verifying orders, allergies, and patient safety protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and updated care plans to support timely clinical decisions.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and care teams to coordinate seamless inpatient care.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately within electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations.
- Prioritized urgent clinical needs and adjusted workflows to maintain safe, efficient unit operations.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education
Compassion and empathy
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Telemetry monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Nursing staff leadership
Precepting
High level of autonomy
Cardiac care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital of South Bend
09.2014 - CurrentRead More
Indiana University of South Bend
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Saint Joseph College
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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