Amy Watts
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history of outstanding patient care in a variety of settings, team leadership, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Excellent with collaboration, building team cohesion and morale, and highly skilled in developing effective relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a holistic approach to healthcare, and exceptional customer service.
Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery
Frye Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - 03.2025
- RN in Ambulatory Surgery Pre-Admission Testing
- Conducted thorough medical histories, medication education, and comprehensive pre-operative education
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Certified Life Coach/Board Certified (pending) Integrative Nurse Coach
So She Did Coaching and Consulting, LLC
07.2022 - Current
- Certified professional life coach providing holistic coaching/somatic healing practices for one-on-one clients, as well as in group coaching platforms
- Speaker/trainer providing holistic evidence based modalities in mindset, thought work, nervous system and somatic healing, and transformational behavior change via workshops, corporate wellness retreats, and keynote presentations
Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Carle Health Methodist
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Contract travel nursing assignment in high acuity adult IP psychiatric unit
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Atrium Health Charlotte
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Psychiatric Nurse for the ACT Team (Assertive Community Treatment) serving the SPMI population throughout Mecklenburg County, NC
- Broad, autonomous position, essentially providing case management, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management/education for psychiatric patients in group homes, shelters, or currently unhoused
- Assisted psychiatrists with all aspects of clinic function and coordination
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Clinic RN in Eating Disorders Partial Hospitalization Program and Adult Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization Program
- Completed all admits and discharges to PHP, as well as all daily nursing care, medication management, and patient education
- Collaborated with the treatment team, to include psychiatrist, medical physician, multiple therapists, dietitians
- Created and facilitated multiple daily psychoeducation groups for PHP patients
- Monitored patient progress and collaborated with treatment team for discharge planning
Registered Nurse (RN) - Occupational Health
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2022
- Functioned as integral member of Occupational Health clinic treating patients for work injuries, corporate wellness, DOT physicals, immunization clinics, CPR training, and onboarding of OSF Healthcare Mission Partners
- Coordinated and facilitated on-site services for outside contracted companies
Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided all pre-op nursing care for adult and pediatric surgical patients from admission to OR
- Provided phase II recovery and post-op nursing care and discharge education for ambulatory surgery patients across specialties
- Managed scheduling flow and pre-operative care for inpatient surgical cases
Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided RN case management services for workers' compensation cases, as well as other injured/ill workers, to include collaboration with employees, employers, physicians, insurance adjustors, and other healthcare team members
- Expedited and coordinated worker's care to ensure efficient and effective treatment and return to work, while serving as patient advocate and RN educator
Registered Nurse (RN) - Community/School Nursing
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
08.2015 - 06.2016
- As the sole medical professional on staff, provided nursing care and education for approximately 1000 students and staff at the district grade school and middle school
- Developed and organized the school RN health office, including documentation forms, medication administration procedures, and staff education/training
- Responsible for all aspects of student health and immunization records, as well as compliance reporting to the state of Illinois
Medical Office Manager
Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists
09.2005 - 02.2012
- Established practice satellite office
- Managed all HR functions
- Developed and implemented practice policies/procedures
- Managed branding, marketing, and built/maintained referring provider relationships
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Peoria, ILSkills
- Office management
- Case Management
- Behavioral Health
- Leadership Experience
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Complex Problem-solving
- High level of autonomy
- Precepting
Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery
Frye Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Carle Health Methodist
08.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Atrium Health Charlotte
10.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Life Coach/Board Certified (pending) Integrative Nurse Coach
So She Did Coaching and Consulting, LLC
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
11.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
09.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse (RN) - Occupational Health
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
06.2016 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse (RN) - Community/School Nursing
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
08.2015 - 06.2016
Medical Office Manager
Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists
09.2005 - 02.2012
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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