Amy Ferris
Appomattox,VA
Summary
Clinical healthcare professional with strong background in coordinating patient care and managing clinical operations. Skilled in team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication among staff, and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Proven expertise in workflow optimization, patient scheduling, and compliance with medical regulations. Known for fostering supportive environment and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN RN
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Works in any capacity needed in the Operating Room to fill in as needed
Evening Shift Clinical Coordinator
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Primary duties included but not limited to manage staff and other resources (anesthesia, radiology, pathology, etc) for up to 10 operating rooms and 10-12 staff members
- Posts cases for the following day and contact sales representatives and vendors as required
- Serves as a resource person for staff
- Adheres to established hospital and unit policies and procedures
- Adheres to hospital mission statement
- Scrubs and circulates as it relates to the scope of nursing practice
- Pursues professional growth opportunities
- Communicates with peers, physicians, and other departments to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Organizes work to complete duties accurately and efficiently
- Prepares patient for surgery by checking chart for consents, antibiotic/ medication orders, and any other necessary forms for accuracy and completeness
- Helps pick cases and set up rooms for the next day's cases
RN II
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
04.2007 - 01.2018
- Exercises sound judgment and decision making skills on behalf of patient, self, and peers
- Pursues professional growth opportunities
- Communicates with peers, physicians, and other departments to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Organizes work to complete duties accurately and efficiently
- Serves as a professional member of the operating room team
- Adheres to hospital and unit policies and procedures
- Supports the mission statement of the hospital
RN II
Carilion-Roanoke Memorial Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Primary duties included scrubbing and circulating cases in the specialties of general, urology, and gynecology
- Applies nursing process to effect positive patient outcomes
RN I/ II
Centra Health- Virginia Baptist Hospital
05.1998 - 10.2006
- Primary duties included scrubbing and circulating cases in the specialties of gynecology, urology, plastics, otolaryngology, and general surgery
- Accrues 32 or more hours of continuing education per year
- Uses nursing process to coordinate patient care as it relates to the scope of nursing practice
- Maintains an absenteeism rate of 3% or less
- Ensures a safe patient experience through collaboration with coworkers, anesthesia care providers, and accessory department staff (x-ray, pathology, etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.1998
Skills
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Epic
- Leadership
- Fast paced
- Decision making
- Medical Coding
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Team Coordination
Certification
- RN License
- CNOR
- CPR Certification
- RN, 05/24, VA
Additional Information
I have experience with managing multiple phone line systems, customer service, teamwork, and basic computer skills.
Licenses and Certifications
*Virginia Registered Nurse License #0001159778 Expires May 31, 2026
*CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) # 1538227 Expires December 31, 2027
* American Red Cross BLS Certificate ID X3H7MP Expires June 6, 2026
Timeline
PRN RN
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Evening Shift Clinical Coordinator
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
02.2018 - 01.2022
RN II
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
04.2007 - 01.2018
RN II
Carilion-Roanoke Memorial Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2007
RN I/ II
Centra Health- Virginia Baptist Hospital
05.1998 - 10.2006
- RN License
- CNOR
- CPR Certification
- RN, 05/24, VA
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
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