Amy Shields
AMARILLO,TX
Summary
Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 11 years of patient care and advocacy within skilled and memory care units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Charge Nurse
Baptist Community Health Services
11.2012 - Current
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
LVN Charge Nurse
Texan Nursing And Rehab
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.2007 - 04.2009
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
Education
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2012
High School Diploma -
Caprock High School
Amarillo, TX05.1995
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Nurse and CNA Supervision
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Test Interpretations
- Disaster Site Triaging
- Staff Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Documenting Observations
Timeline
LVN Charge Nurse
Baptist Community Health Services
11.2012 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Texan Nursing And Rehab
06.2012 - 11.2012
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.2007 - 04.2009
No Degree - Vocational Nursing
Amarillo College
High School Diploma -
Caprock High School