AMY POWERS
Erie,PA
Summary
Responsible and Professional Registered Nurse proficient in Health and Wellness Assessment. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. Fifteen years in Neonatal, rehabilitation nursing positions, and Pediatric/Adult Overflow units.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse - Pediatric Adult Overflow
UPMC Hamot
05.2008 - Current
- Coordinated care for patients by working closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff
- Stabilized patients in emergency situations by delivering life- saving care
- Implemented care plans according to patient needs and priorities
- Went beyond basic care levels to serve patients non-medical needs with compassionate support and devotion to overall health and wellness
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Enhanced outcomes by educating individuals under care, personal caregivers, and family members about conditions and treatments
- Handled care for diverse injuries and illnesses seen in pediatric patients, including postpartum, and surgical care
- Manage patients’ pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors and telemetry
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Prepared patients for and assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures in postpartum care and neonatal ICU
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on pediatrics/adult overflow floor
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Collaborated with Physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Met needs of pediatric patients by coordinating care plans between physicians, therapists,and social workers
- Advocated for patients needs and reported changing conditions and requirements to supervisors
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
Saint Vincent Hospital
05.2003 - 06.2011
- Protected patients through careful monitoring and consistent use of aseptic techniques
- Managed direct care of orthopedics, neurology and rehabilitation patients, including conducting assessments, tracking progress and documenting care activities
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to reduce symptoms of conditions such as diabetes,hypertension and asthma
- Assisted patients with daily functions, including post surgical patients needs, encouraging ambulation, monitoring catheters, and handling difficult personal hygiene tasks
- Helped patients feel comfortable and at ease with treatment and care using culturally-appropriate strategies
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care standards
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Minimized risk of medical errors with timely and accurate chart updates
- Managed smooth patients flow into and out of the rehabilitation unit, handling admissions and discharge paperwork
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
Education
Registered Nurse -
Mercyhurst University
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Administer Medication
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse - Pediatric Adult Overflow
UPMC Hamot
05.2008 - Current
Saint Vincent Hospital
05.2003 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse -
Mercyhurst University