Amy McClain
Feura Bush,NY
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with diverse clinical experience in Emergency Room, School, and Medical-Surgical settings caring for adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and patient safety. Recognized for strong observational skills, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, electronic health records, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to promoting positive patient outcomes through clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bethlehem Central High School
07.2024 - Current
- Works in a team setting to care for kids and staff in a school with a population of 1300+
- Assess and treat kids as needed from minor cuts to serious injuries and illnesses as well as chronic health conditions needing daily care and/or medications
- Collaborates with staff and parents to ensure safe return to school and sports
- Develops policies and procedures for medications at school, new entrants, and safe concussion/injury return
- Effective communication with parents, staff, administrators
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple student patients at a time
Registered Nurse
Albany Academy
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Worked independently to care for and manage care for 600+ students and staff
- Ensured all immunizations are up to date for all students
- Provided care ranging from minor injuries to serious illnesses and chronic health concerns
- Collaborated with staff to develop policies and procedures that had not previously been in place
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Peter's Healthcare| Memorial Campus
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Streamlined triage processes, improving patient flow and reducing wait times in the department.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions for acute conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient information and care activities.
- Enhanced patient care protocols, boosting satisfaction by 25%
- Assisted with emergency procedures
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Peter's Healthcare| Memorial Campus
10.2012 - 04.2017
- Managed care for patients on a 30 bed medical surgical unit.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care to promote recovery and prevent re-admissions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Albany, NY12.2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- Effective Communication
- Strong computer skills
- Clinical Management
- Thrives in fast paced setting
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Triage Systems
- Healthcare Protocols
- Developing new Policies
- Training & Development
- Medical Record Keeping
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bethlehem Central High School
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Albany Academy
07.2021 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Peter's Healthcare| Memorial Campus
04.2017 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Peter's Healthcare| Memorial Campus
10.2012 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Memorial Hospital School of Nursing