AMY WEST
McKinney,TX
Summary
SEASONED NURSING PROFESSIONAL OFFERING 16 YEARS OF CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, AND EMPATHIC COMPASSIONATE CARE TO PATIENTS AND PEERS. A STRONG PATIENT ADVOCATE WITH A GOAL TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE PERSONAL HEALTH OUTCOMES.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
MEDELY, TRAVEL NURSING AGENCY
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Local RN Travel assignments in Dallas- Fort Worth area of Texas and/or Per Diem
- Recently completed PREOP/PACU assignments in ASC’s for Horizon and HCA health systems
- Ability to preop and recover patients in preoperative area and recover patient’s in both phase 1 and phase 2 into safely discharging patient home
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
INFUSION REGISTERED NURSE
DENTON RHEUMATOLOGY, DR., JONATHAN REYES
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Administered medication ordered by Rheumatologist to include Biologics intravenously to patients with autoimmune disorders
- Responsible for accurate dose calculation, compounding medications with proper dilution and titration specific to each patient
- Patient Assessment including closely monitoring vitals and patient reactions at each infusion through discharge
- Oversaw infusion clinic workflow to include materials, inventory, medications, and patient scheduling
- Assessed patient’s overall health improvement, lab draws specific to each pharmaceutical drug to maintain therapeutic levels, functional ability of daily living and continuous education.
REGISTERED NURSE
BAYLOR SURGICARE PLANO/BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE
10.2015 - 10.2020
- PAT, PREOP, GI CIRCULATOR, PACU Telephonic Nurse obtaining health history and collaborating with physicians as a liaison reporting medical conditions and medications that require further orders and follow-up tests in preparation for surgery
- Educated on pre and post op preparation and discharge to patients to increase successful surgical outcomes
- Assisting the Clinical Director in establishing protocols, guidelines, and standardizing the workflow in the PAT Department for the new Baylor Scott & White Surgicare Alliance Facility
- Provided direct patient care throughout the patient's journey from Preop, OR, and PACU.
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
ON MY CARE/ALLCARE PROFESSIONAL HOME HEALTH
01.2018 - 06.2018
- OnMyCare HOME HEALTH FREMONT, CALIFORNIA (SAN JOSE SOUTH BAY REGION, Home Health RN providing individualized case management of patient disease processes and care plans that help determine appropriate level of care
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Experienced in PICC/central line dressing change and maintenance, wound care, wound vacs and dressing change, and Ostomy care dressing changes that require skilled nursing interventions while implementing new interventions as needed
- Used critically thinking to triage patient symptoms
IV INFUSION REGISTERED NURSE DIRECTOR
VITALIV NUTRITIONAL THERAPIES
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Developed and created literature for brochures and pamphlets to target specific markets and businesses. Collaborated with business owner on marketing strategies, concepts on various internet platforms to include Social Media; Direct business to business contacts, and networking; Integrated ideas on company structure/ business to business contributions/ financial analysis of the company’s products and services; And the impact on new business relationships.
- Developed sales presentations for sales/marketing to create more public exposure and awareness thereby increasing sales revenue. Served as the primary sales consultant and liaison at events and in clinic. Provided infusion therapy inside the clinic and concierge service triaging clients while offering appropriate nutrient therapy formulations specific to relieve client needs/symptoms
- Responsible for hiring, staffing, training, and verification of employee licensure/ certifications, inventory to include cost comparison analysis between suppliers. Assisted in creating company policy, employee handbook, and product protocols.
- Health and wellness consultant creating individualized custom protocol infusions and integrating a life style change to meet individualized health needs
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
PREOP CHARGE REGISTERED NURSE
BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER OF TROPHY CLUB
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Supervised and managed daily surgical workflow of the Perioperative Department to include enforcing policy and procedures to ensure patient safety
- Developed new protocols that expedite effective communication within departments and physicians that increase patient satisfaction and safety
- Coordinated nursing care with physicians, implementing patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments on any rapidly changing condition or surgical status of the patient.
REGISTERED NURSE, FLOAT POOL
CENTURA HEALTH
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
REGISTERED NURSE, MED/SURG/ FLOAT POOL
SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
10.2008 - 06.2013
REGISTERED NURSE/ TRAUMA
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF SAN JOSE
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Responsible for direct patient care floating to most units of the Level 2 Trauma hospitals to include: ICU overflow, Telemetry, Med/Surg, Rehab, CDU, Med/Onc, Orthopedics, and Neuro Units
- Strong ability to multi-task, adapt quickly, and problem solve utilizing effective communication and critical thinking skills while monitoring and implementing care plans to promote patient progression to wellness outside of the hospital.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
REGISTERED NURSE, FLOAT POOL
NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH
06.2012 - 01.2013
- DEPARTMENTS (RESPIRATORY, ALLERGY, GI) Telephonic nurse helped coordinate medical necessity for DME products and determined if members met medical criteria cognizant of Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG) and CPT code 10) for those just discharged from the hospital
- Ensured appropriate level of care was provided for Chronic Diseased members adhering to PHI and HIPPA
- Served as advisory clinician for acute and chronic diseases such as COPD
- Managed patient care plans under physician orders collaborating with multi-disciplinary departments to promote patient health and wellness.
Education
RN licensed in CA, CO, TX, and compact states -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs, Beth-El College
08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Finance/ Management Information Systems
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2003
Skills
- HIPAA Compliant Work Ethic
- Individualized Care
- Quality Assurance Controls
- EMR Systems (Cerner, Meditech, Epic, Oasis)
- Case Management
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Wound/Ostomy Care & Equipment Management
- Catheter, Respiratory Care, & PICC Line Management
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player with Leadership Skills
- Effective Critical Thinking Skills
Certification
- BLS- EXPIRED
- ACLS- EXPIRED
- PALS- EXPIRED
- NIHSS STROKE CERTIFIED - 01/2022-01/2024
Languages
Vietnamese
Limited Working
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
MEDELY, TRAVEL NURSING AGENCY
08.2021 - 08.2022
INFUSION REGISTERED NURSE
DENTON RHEUMATOLOGY, DR., JONATHAN REYES
12.2020 - 08.2021
IV INFUSION REGISTERED NURSE DIRECTOR
VITALIV NUTRITIONAL THERAPIES
08.2018 - 10.2018
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
ON MY CARE/ALLCARE PROFESSIONAL HOME HEALTH
01.2018 - 06.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
BAYLOR SURGICARE PLANO/BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE
10.2015 - 10.2020
PREOP CHARGE REGISTERED NURSE
BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER OF TROPHY CLUB
07.2015 - 10.2018
REGISTERED NURSE, FLOAT POOL
CENTURA HEALTH
09.2013 - 07.2015
REGISTERED NURSE, FLOAT POOL
NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH
06.2012 - 01.2013
REGISTERED NURSE/ TRAUMA
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF SAN JOSE
05.2010 - 10.2010
REGISTERED NURSE, MED/SURG/ FLOAT POOL
SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
10.2008 - 06.2013
RN licensed in CA, CO, TX, and compact states -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs, Beth-El College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Finance/ Management Information Systems
San Jose State University
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