Amy Phillips
Registered Nurse
Ravenna,OH
Summary
I take pride in having excellent communication skills, attention to detail, multitasking and maintaining high-quality relationships with a multidisciplinary team. Most importantly, I take pride in my excellent interpersonal skills. I am compassionate, caring and empathetic. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Staff nurse
University Hospital Ahuja Medical Center
08.2017 - 10.2018
- On a Medical/Surgical floor, experienced in fast-paced and high-stress environment
- Many critical nursing skills utilized such as: critical life-saving skills, multitasking, critical thinking, communication with multidisciplinary teams, attention to detail, empathy, problem solving, patience, physical endurance, compassion, dedication etc.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
IBH Addiction Recovery Center
, Ohio
11.2018 - 07.2024
- Admit up to 5 clients daily who are struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction and mental health concerns into a residential facility or can be admitted for Partial Hospitalization.
- Work with multidisciplinary team including: the psychiatrist, addiction medicine doctor, counselors, peer support, community agencies, residential staff, educators and case managers
- Work independently frequently with a group of 4 RN’s to manage medications, appointments, triage overall health and wellness, education, carrying out doctor’s orders, managing and keeping track of MAT
- certified as an Addiction’s Registered Nurse (CARN)
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Akron, Ohio
07.2024 - Current
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron Main Campus
Skills
- Google Docs
- EMR Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Active Listening
- Patient Care
- Infection Control Measures
- Time Management
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- First Aid
- Medication Administration
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Care Continuum Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Oncology nursing care
- Immunotherapy knowledge
- Clinical Documentation
- Emotional Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intravenous therapy
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- EMR / EHR
Accomplishments
- RN
- Expires: October 2025
- State: OH
- Skills
- Medication Administration
- Nursing
- Hospital Experience
- EMR Systems
- Triage
- Medical Imaging
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Experience Administering Injections
- Employee Orientation
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Records
- Infection Control Training
- Managed Care
- Addiction Counseling
- Behavioral Health
- Venipuncture
- ICD-10
- Manage MAT and set up aftercare (4 years)
- Motivational interviewing (1 year)
Certification
ONCC/ONS chemotherapy and immunotherapy certification
Certified Addiction Registered Nurse
Additional Information
- Awards , Employee of the Month November 2022, Certifications and Licenses , RN License July 2017 to October 2025 Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree
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