Amy Henderson
Noblesville,IN
Summary
Experienced registered nurse skilled in communication, intravenous therapy, and patient/family education. Strong focus on time management and team collaboration. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
IU Health Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, IN
11.2023 - Current
- Neonatal Intensive Care Level III
- Provided intensive care to premature infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation on a 52 bed unit.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
MultiCare Puget Sound Region, System Float Pool
Tacoma/Puyallup/Auburn, WA
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Neonatal Intensive Care/Pediatric IV Therapy
- Provide intensive care to premature infants at three regional NICUs ranging from care level II-IV.
- Demonstrate flexibility and skill competence in various roles as IV Therapy nurse, bedside NICU nurse, infant nurse on Mother Baby Unit, and high risk receiving nurse on vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
- Closely monitor critically ill, premature infants and provide care team with updates on patient status and implement physician orders.
Traveling Registered Nurse
Atlas Medstaff
Orange, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Children’s Hospital Orange County
- Neonatal Intensive Care, Level IV, 102 beds
Traveling Registered Nurse
Atlas Medstaff
Tacoma, WA
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
- Neonatal Intensive Care, Level IV, 70 beds
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Neonatal Intensive Care - Level III
- Provided intensive care to premature infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation on a 45 bed unit.
- Used appropriate developmental care based on gestational age of infant, and provided a quiet, relaxing environment conducive to the ongoing growth and development of the infant.
- Managed multiple intravenous drips through peripheral and central venous access.
Registered Nurse
Vitality IV Bar
Indianapolis, IN
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Established peripheral intravenous access and administered intramuscular injections for clients aged 13+.
- Obtained client vital signs prior to starting vitamin intravenous infusions and determined eligibility for infusion based on vital signs and client medical history.
- Monitor client status and peripheral intravenous site throughout infusion. Obtained vitals post infusion, and discontinued intravenous access.
Registered Nurse
IU Health University Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Medical Progressive Care
- Collaborated with RT, PT, OT, Speech Therapy, and multiple specialties to establish and carry out a plan of care for two to three patients with a wide range of diagnoses on a 26 bed unit.
- Initiated and responded to code blues, and provided Advanced Cardiac Life Support when necessary.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and their family members at the end of life, working closely with the Palliative Care Team and Indiana Donor Network when appropriate.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05-2018
Skills
- Oral, IV, and IM medication administration
- Initiating and maintaining peripheral venous access
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Charting with Cerner and EPIC
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
Certification
- Indiana Registered Nurse - License #28244150A
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- ELNEC Pediatric Palliative Care Trainee
- Recipient of Red Shoe Award for excellence in patient care
- Two-time Daisy Award nominee
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IU Health Riley Hospital for Children
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
MultiCare Puget Sound Region, System Float Pool
01.2023 - 10.2025
Traveling Registered Nurse
Atlas Medstaff
09.2022 - 12.2022
Traveling Registered Nurse
Atlas Medstaff
11.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Vitality IV Bar
07.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
IU Health University Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2019
BSN - Nursing
Indiana State University