Amy Dodd
Carterville,IL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. A diligent nurse with comprehensive background in patient care in Step Down Units. Demonstrated ability to handle complex medical conditions and provide quality care.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, adapt to changing patient needs, and deliver exceptional results. Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, critical care, and post-operative care, combined with compassionate approach and strong work ethic. Reliable and responsive, consistently contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
SSM DePaul Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Continuously updated clinical knowledge through participation in professional development opportunities such as conferences and seminars, applying new learnings to improve patient outcomes on the step-down unit.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage complex patients, including those requiring telemetry monitoring and ventilator support.
- Promoted a culture of patient safety by consistently following proper protocols for medication administration, falls prevention, and pressure ulcer management.
- Participated in ongoing performance improvement initiatives, collaborating with other departments to enhance overall hospital operations and patient satisfaction ratings.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure optimal recovery trajectories and timely discharge from the step-down unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing timely interventions in the step-down unit.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances and emergent situations on the step-down unit while maintaining composure under pressure and providing high-quality care.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, working closely with families to ensure their understanding of treatment options and facilitating informed decisionmaking.
- Streamlined medication administration processes by implementing barcode scanning technology, reducing medication errors significantly.
- Maintained a high level of infection control practices, contributing to reduced hospital-acquired infections within the step-down unit.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting a healing environment conducive to recovery and wellbeing.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
- Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care.
- Responded to code blue alerts within facility to initiate protocol, special procedures and cardiac monitoring.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Developed strong rapport with patients in the step-down unit, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units or surgical wards.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Endoscopy Nurse
Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Continuously improved nursing knowledge in the field of endoscopy by participating in relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
- Upheld patient safety standards by actively participating in regular unit-based huddles to address potential risks and promote best practices.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through exceptional communication skills, addressing concerns and providing education on endoscopic procedures.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and thorough pre-procedure assessments.
- Achieved timely patient discharge by efficiently completing post-procedure evaluations and implementing appropriate recovery plans.
- Ensured accurate documentation, maintaining detailed records of patient medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical systems.
- Mentored new nurses joining the unit fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Increased team morale through active participation in staff meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements and providing constructive feedback to colleagues.
- Reduced procedure complications through meticulous monitoring of vital signs and sedation levels during endoscopy procedures.
- Optimized resources by managing inventory levels for supplies such as endoscopes, biopsy forceps, snares, polypectomy devices, needles, catheters, irrigation tubing sets for optimal procedural efficiency.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by assisting physicians during endoscopy procedures, including specimen collection and accurate labeling.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during complex endoscopy procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Travel Registered Nurse Endoscopy
Aya Healthcare
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes
- Inspected facilities and maintained excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms
- Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Southern Illinois Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes
- Inspected facilities and maintained excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms
- Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders
- Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures
Registered Nurse, ICU
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Implemented infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients upon admission to the ICU, identifying urgent needs and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Operated advanced life support equipment proficiently during emergencies, stabilizing critically ill patients swiftly when necessary.
- Proactively addressed potential issues through regular rounds with physicians which led to early identification of deteriorating conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, providing emotional support while addressing medical concerns.
- Managed accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, treatments, and progress to maintain clear records for effective decisionmaking.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Reduced patient complications through diligent monitoring and swift interventions during critical situations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives for the ICU, contributing insights to enhance overall performance and efficiency.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and patients'' families, fostering trust and easing concerns during difficult times.
- Administered medications accurately according to prescribed treatment plans, avoiding medication errors that could impact patient health adversely.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2023
Associate Degree - Nursing
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, AL08.2003
Skills
- Nursing Assignments
- Pre-Procedure Assessments
- Postoperative Care
- Patient Health Information Access
- Moderate Sedation Administration
- Aseptic Techniques
- Operational Procedures
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- EMR Systems
- Patient Admission
- Monitoring Vitals
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medicine Administration
- Patient Interviews
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Pulse Oximetry
- OSHA Regulations
- Endoscope Maintenance
- Airway Management
- Infection Prevention
- Dressing Changes
- Emergency Protocol
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Office Skills
- ACLS/BLS/PALS Certified
- SBAR Communication Skills
- Patient Transportation
- Upper Endoscopy
- Endoscope Cleaning
- Reviewing Medical Histories
- Accurate Documentation
- Update Electronic Charts
- Maintaining Cleaning Protocols
- Improvement Processes
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Educational Materials
- Health Data Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Test Interpretations
- Pain Management Techniques
- Sedation Administration
- Answering Questions
- Outpatient Procedures
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Discharge Instruction
- Electronic Health Records
- Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy knowledge
- Professionalism
- Clinical judgment
- End of life care
- Intravenous therapy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Heart failure assessment
- Continuity of care
- Alcohol withdrawal support
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Dementia Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Pain Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Intake and discharge
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Palliative Care
- Patient Assessment
- Cardiac monitors
- Wound Dressing
- Health Education
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Insulin medication assistance
- Sanitation
- Acute care expertise
- Stroke Patient Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Seizure Management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- IV drug therapy management
- Catheter monitoring
- Post-anesthesia care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
SSM DePaul Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Endoscopy Nurse
Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse Endoscopy
Aya Healthcare
08.2021 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Southern Illinois Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
John A Logan College
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Calhoun Community College
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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