Amy Hamlet
Independence,KY
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 10 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care.
Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families.
Skillfully assesses health status, and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns.
Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.
Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse, Med-Surg,Charge Nurse
St.Elizabeth Healthcare
06.2017 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Charge Nurse; Registered Nurse;RN preceptor
Madonna Manor
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Charge Nurse responsible for skilled nursing care of 40+ LT care,acute care residents
- Duties included,not limited to: assessment of resident condition, prompt, accurate communication with physicians relate to changes in resident's condition; development and implementation of interim, long term, and restorative care plans; implementation of nursing skill set
- Supervision and leadership of 5+ employees per shift; managing and responding to facility issues as needed
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/State Registered Nurse Aide
Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Successfully manage and provide quality of life enrichment services, assisted with ADL performance, and care based on client needs
- Effective time management and prioritization of care for up to twenty-five residents per shift
- Work closely with unit nurses to identify and manage health status changes in long term health care and rehabilitation clients
CNA/St. Elizabeth Healthcare-Florence-TCU
10.2009 - 02.2010
CNA/Home Health Aide at Connecting Hearts
08.2008 - 11.2009
PCA/Patient monitor at CCHMC
09.2007 - 02.2008
CNA/Home Health Aide
Superior Home Care
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Served as Home Health Aide/CNA for clients in their homes; provided whole-patient care, medication reminders, and coordinated patient's' personal schedules
- Communicated care plans to family members and acted as a liaison for medical care providers
- Provide quality of life enrichment services based on patient/client needs
- Provided end of life care for clients, and provided support for family members.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) -
Beckfield College
Florence, KY03.2013
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Reliable support, and leadership for existing and new staff
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Resource Allocation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Family Education
- Precepting new hires
Certification
CMSRN - 9/2019-current
CMSRN
Certified Medical- Surgical Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse, Med-Surg,Charge Nurse
St.Elizabeth Healthcare
06.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse; Registered Nurse;RN preceptor
Madonna Manor
06.2013 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/State Registered Nurse Aide
Woodcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2012 - 05.2013
CNA/St. Elizabeth Healthcare-Florence-TCU
10.2009 - 02.2010
CNA/Home Health Aide at Connecting Hearts
08.2008 - 11.2009
PCA/Patient monitor at CCHMC
09.2007 - 02.2008
CNA/Home Health Aide
Superior Home Care
08.2007 - 02.2008
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) -
Beckfield College
CMSRN - 9/2019-current
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