Amy Ward
Rosenberg,TX
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. I am a compassionate, professional and fun-loving nurse who is seeking an outpatient career with infusions and/or clinic in the pediatric and/or adult population.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN INFUSION II
Kelsey Seybold Cancer Services-Infusion Center
Sugarland, TX
02.2024 - Current
- EMR Experience-Epic
- Administration of chemotherapy, other intravenous medications and injections
- Experience with port-a-caths and other CVADS
- Proficiency with IV insertion
- Works in collaboration with physicians and pharmacists to deliver quality administration and care to each patient
Elementary School Nurse
Alief Independent School System
Alief, TX
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented health care plans for students with chronic illnesses.
- Provided first aid to students, staff and visitors as needed.
- Monitored immunization records of all students.
RN Staff Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Pediatric Dialysis Staff Nurse
- Monitor patients' conditions and report changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Directs patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions
- Performs various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection, accesses central lines, performs dressing changes utilizing sterile techniques and cannulation of fistulas
Hematology/Oncology Pediatric Infusion Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth, TX
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Administer various infusions for all pediatric patients that need therapy, including chemotherapy, blood products, infusions for gastrointestinal, nephrology, neurology, rheumatology conditions
- Accessed central lines, started intravenous lines, placed nasogastric tubes and administered immunizations
- Implemented a plan of care of each individual patient
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations
- Educated patients on and medication side effects
Staff RN-Winter Plan
Medical City Children's Dallas
Dallas, TX
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Brightstar Care Infusions
Grapevine, TX
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed IV injections and infusions including IVIG and Remicade in a home environment
RN Case Manager
Children's Home Healthcare
Richardson, TX
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Accomplished clients care by assessing treatment needs, developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress
- Facilitated interdisciplinary approaches, monitoring staff performance
Travel RN
Northern Navajo Medical Center
Shiprock, NM
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Assessed and cared for up to 4 patients both pediatric and adult in a 12-hour shift
- Responsible for implementing physician orders and education to patients and their families
RN Float Pool- Travel RN
Children's Medical Center
Dallas, TX
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Assessed and cared for up to 4 patients in a 12-hour shift
- Implemented physician orders and educated patients and their families
Travel RN
Gallup Indian Medical Center
Gallup, NM
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Provided nursing care to the pediatric patient in a clinic setting, including triage, general assessment and patient history
- Assisted physicians in carrying out orders
RN Home Health
Accessible Home Health
Wichita, KS
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Provided in home medical and personal care to adults and children who were cognitively and chronically challenged
Travel RN
Edinburg Children's Hospital
Edinburg, TX
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Assessed and cared for 5-7 pediatric patients in a 12-hour shift
- Implemented physician orders and provided education to patients and their families
RN Dialysis
DaVita
Wichita, KS
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Responsible for set up, initiation, monitoring of the adult patient in dialysis in the unit and in the intensive care units
- Cannulation of a fistula and graft
- Accessed central lines
RN Dialysis
Fresenius
Wichita, KS
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Responsible for set up, initiation, monitoring of the adult patient in dialysis in the unit and in the intensive care units
- Cannulation of a fistula and graft
- Accessed central lines
RN Infusion and Sedation
Wesley Medical Center HCA
Wichita, KS
04.2010 - 05.2013
- Responsible for caring for pediatric patients that needed different infusions
- Responsible for care (pre-sedation and post-sedation) for the pediatric patient that needed sedation for a variety of invasive procedures
RN PACU
Kansas Surgery And Recovery Center
Wichita, KS
10.2008 - 04.2010
- Responsible for caring for the pediatric and adult patient recovering from surgery in an outpatient surgery setting
RN - Emergency Department
Wesley Medical Center HCA
Wichita, KS
12.2007 - 10.2008
- Responsible for the care of the pediatric patient in an emergency setting
- Implemented physician orders and worked alongside physicians
RN Dialysis
Fresenius
Wichita, KS
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Responsible for the care of adult patient needing dialysis
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Cannulation of fistulas and grafts
- Accessed central lines
RN PICU
Wesley Medical Center HCA
Wichita, KS
08.2002 - 10.2007
- Provided care for the pediatric patient in a critical care unit
- Worked with CRRT
- Preceptor and charge nurse duties
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.1993
Skills
- Patient Care
- Teaching- Patient and Families
- Patient Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Aseptic Technique Proficiency
- Infusions via IV and Central Catheters
- Critical Care
- Prioritization and Time Management
- Chronic and Acute disease management
- Clinical and Communication Skills
- Adaptability
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ONS
References
Available upon request
Timeline
RN INFUSION II
Kelsey Seybold Cancer Services-Infusion Center
02.2024 - Current
Elementary School Nurse
Alief Independent School System
10.2023 - 02.2024
RN Staff Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2023
Hematology/Oncology Pediatric Infusion Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
04.2018 - 06.2022
Staff RN-Winter Plan
Medical City Children's Dallas
12.2017 - 04.2018
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Brightstar Care Infusions
10.2017 - 04.2018
RN Case Manager
Children's Home Healthcare
05.2017 - 10.2017
Travel RN
Northern Navajo Medical Center
08.2016 - 12.2016
RN Float Pool- Travel RN
Children's Medical Center
10.2015 - 07.2016
Travel RN
Gallup Indian Medical Center
07.2015 - 10.2015
RN Home Health
Accessible Home Health
06.2015 - 07.2015
Travel RN
Edinburg Children's Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2015
RN Dialysis
DaVita
05.2014 - 11.2014
RN Dialysis
Fresenius
05.2013 - 03.2014
RN Infusion and Sedation
Wesley Medical Center HCA
04.2010 - 05.2013
RN PACU
Kansas Surgery And Recovery Center
10.2008 - 04.2010
RN - Emergency Department
Wesley Medical Center HCA
12.2007 - 10.2008
RN Dialysis
Fresenius
07.2007 - 12.2007
RN PICU
Wesley Medical Center HCA
08.2002 - 10.2007
- BLS
- PALS
- ONS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wichita State University
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