Amy Rossi
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient outcomes and reducing readmission rates, my tenure at Hemet Global Medical Center showcased my expertise in quality improvement and ethical practice. Collaborating across disciplines, I leveraged clinical judgment and HIPAA compliance to streamline care processes, achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction and service delivery efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Hemet Global Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness in service delivery processes.
- Ensured adequate supply of necessary equipment and materials, coordinating with inventory managers to mitigate shortages or delays affecting patient care services.
- Enhanced communication between departments for smooth patient transfers and efficient use of resources.
- Plans, organizes, and supervises nursing staff; manages, reports on, and provides resources for direct patient care in major inpatient units and outpatient units as directed; and to perform related work as required.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Hemet Global Medical Center
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Provided critical care to complex cardiac patients, reducing readmission rates and improving overall health.
- Educated patients about self-care at home following discharge from the hospital setting; increased adherence to treatment regimens which led to lower readmission rates.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
12.2010 - 11.2013
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hemet Valley Medical Center
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount San Jacinto
Menifee, CA12.2005
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Ethical Practice
- Nursing assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Hemet Global Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Hemet Global Medical Center
01.2016 - 12.2021
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
12.2010 - 11.2013
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hemet Valley Medical Center
01.2006 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount San Jacinto