Amy Monson

Work History

Clinical Nurse Director

Wellness Nashville

Franklin, TN

11.2018 - 05.2021

Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate treatment.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Collaborated with physicians and nurse practitioners to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
Oversaw training, staffing and education of nursing staff.
Documented all aspects of care, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
Evaluated nursing staff's performance annually.
Interacted effectively with corporate office to promptly correct problems and improve services.
Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.

Manager

Neuro Care Clinic

Brentwood, TN

01.2018 - 01.2019

Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of department personnel.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Collaborated with staff to insure efficient care
Preformed Neurofeedback sessions with clients and reviewed plan of care for future treatment.

Concierge Nurse

Prim De Vie

Brentwood, TN

01.2017 - 06.2018

Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Performed CPET test on patients.

Manager

OsteoStrong

Franklin, TN

02.2015 - 02.2018

Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
Established orientation program for new clients.
Developed and delivered presentation for new clients
Educated clients and staff on benefits of OsteoStrong.
Prepared and presented on Ostoprosis and bone health via power point to venues within the community

Registered Nurse

Williamson Medical Center

Franklin, TN

10.2013 - 10.2015

Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Provided exceptional care to all patients needing care ; cardiac focused.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Registered Nurse

Fairview Ridges

Burnsville, MN

08.2010 - 06.2012

Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV ( standard and titrated cardiac medications) and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Educational Nurse Specialist

Fairview Hospital

Minneapolis, MN

08.2000 - 08.2003

Supported new nurse hires with educational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits in the hired position.
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Basic life support education, testing and certification

Assistant Nurse Manager

Fairview Hospital

Minneapolis, MN

08.1997 - 05.1999

Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Trained new nurses, nursing assistants in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage.
Kept organized records of facility's services and utilization of inpatient beds.
Communicated with Nurse Manager during weekly update meetings.
Worked at least 16 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.

Special Procedures Nurse

Fairview Hospital

Minneapolis, MN

08.1996 - 08.1997

Assisted physicians using fluoroscopy, for ERCP as well as pain management to help physicians assess, diagnose and treat patients.
Assisted in outpatient biopsies. upper and lower endoscopy's , trans esophageal echocardiograms and pain management and injections.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
Optimized machinery and obtained consistent, accurate results through proper equipment calibration.
Monitored patients throughout surgical procedures and tests by using devices such as video recorders and EEGs.

Registered Nurse, ICU/CCU Registered Nurse

Fairview Hospital

Minneapolis, MN

08.1991 - 08.1996

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, post cardiac interventions, neuro and surgical.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Clinical Nurse Director

Manager

Concierge Nurse

Manager

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Educational Nurse Specialist

Assistant Nurse Manager

Special Procedures Nurse

Registered Nurse, ICU/CCU Registered Nurse

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Master of Science - Nursing Practice

Skills

Interests

Career goals

Timeline

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