Amy Mantz
Wheatland,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
2022.08 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined acuity of patient condition.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, family members, and healthcare providers to maintain a supportive environment during labor and delivery.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through regular assessments and adjustments to care plans as needed, continuously striving for optimal patient outcomes in every case.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately tracking inventory levels of critical supplies and equipment needed for surgeries.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
2021.06 - 2022.07
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Yuba College
Marysville, CA12.2020
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Yuba College
Marysville, CA05.2016
High School Diploma -
Wheatland Union High School
Wheatland, CA06.2014
Skills
- Surgical Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Obstetric Emergency Response
- Medication and IV administration
- Vitals monitoring
- IV Insertion
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- BLS + ACLS by RQI American Heart Association
- NRP by American Academy of Pediatrics
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
2022.08 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
2021.06 - 2022.07
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Yuba College
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Yuba College
High School Diploma -
Wheatland Union High School
- BLS + ACLS by RQI American Heart Association
- NRP by American Academy of Pediatrics
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