Amy Watson
Milan Special School District
Trenton,TN
9
years of professional experience
Clinical Professional experienced in patient care, healthcare management, and clinical operations. Achieved impactful results through effective team leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in healthcare settings.
Work History
Clinical Lead-Centralized Monitoring Unit
5 Months- Led clinical teams to enhance patient care quality and operational efficiency.
- Helped to develop shift protocols to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations for outside monitoring
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize treatment plans and improve patient outcomes, and solve staff conflict
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in clinical procedures and patient monitoring management
- Teaching EKG certification and assisting with continuing education of non-certified staff
Milan TN-Health Science Instructor
7 Years 8 Months- Instruction in Health Science and Medical Therapeutics concepts (history and theory, body function and care, psychology, skills acquisition, competency training, workforce development), Anatomy and Physiology, Diagnostics and Cardiovascular Services training (national competency and board preparation), Nursing Education (state and national competency training and board preparation) and Clinical Internships (observation and mentoring).
- Developed and implemented engaging science curricula aligned with educational standards.
- Facilitated hands-on laboratory experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring accurate feedback on progress.
Milan TN-Staff RN, Weekend
1 Year 10 Months- Monitored patients' conditions during illness and surgical intervention in illness and surgical intervention, medication administration, wound and procedure care, patient education, special services, ICU
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and high standards of practice.
- Assisted in triaging patients, prioritizing care based on severity of conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, recording changes and reporting critical information to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatments and procedures.
TN-RN Supervisor
2 Years- Led a team of shift LPNs and CNAs, completed assessments, executed nursing interventions, ensured quality assurance and improvement, delivered wound care, managed patient care delivery, organized staffing, handled medication administration and delivery, maintained accurate charting, offered guidance, and monitored adherence to policies and procedures.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
Jackson TN-RN Supervisor
4 Years 9 Months- Administered medications, assessed and notified patients, provided personal care, oversaw CNA and LPN staff, monitored patients, ensured quality control, and acted as a patient care advocate.
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth among nursing staff.
Education
Occupational Licensure - CTE Educator
Completion of Occupational Licensure Coursework and preparation for Praxis PLT 7-12. Completed and Passed Praxis PLT 7-12 June 2021.
Associate's of Science - Nursing
Coursework and state board prep for NCLEX-RN. Completed and Passed NCLEX-RN in June 2005.
Skills
Wound therapy administration Cardiovascular care Pediatrics and geriatrics
Staff mentoring
Healthcare informatics
Clinical expertise
Team managementt
Patient monitoring
Training differentiation
Health science education
AWARDS
Presenter: TN CTE Conference 2021: The Cost of a Habit, Presenter: TN RHA Conference 2021: Apprenticeships, Presenter: National ACTE Conference 2021: The Cost of A Habit
Personal Information
Title: Health Science Instructor, Milan High School; RN
Timeline
Clinical Lead-Centralized Monitoring Unit
West Tennessee Healthcare
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Milan TN-Staff RN, Weekend
Milan General Hospital
06.2024 - 04.2026Read More
TN-RN Supervisor
Tennessee State Veterans Home Humboldt
06.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Milan TN-Health Science Instructor
Milan Special School District
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Jackson TN-RN Supervisor
Tennessee Health Management
09.2017 - 06.2022Read More
Jackson State Community College
Associate's of Science from Nursing
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University of Tennessee at Martin
Occupational Licensure from CTE Educator
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