Amylee Nelson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse Manager at Dignity Health with expertise in policy development and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing patient care quality and compliance auditing, driving significant improvements in healthcare services. Adept at data analysis and fostering professional development, ensuring optimal performance and operational efficiency in nursing departments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Dignity Health
Phoenix, AZ
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines.
- Created an environment that fosters professional development and patient care excellence.
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the delivery of healthcare services.
- Developed policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
- Promoted team education, audited services, monitored medications and oversaw wound care to meet department and facility objectives.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Provided timely feedback to nursing personnel regarding their performance both verbally and in writing.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting audits on a regular basis.
- Conducted regular meetings with the nursing team to discuss new initiatives or changes in practice guidelines.
- Established rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
- Assisted in budgeting process for clinical departments while maintaining cost effectiveness.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
HonorHealth
Phoenix, AZ
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with administrators and other departments to ensure effective communication between all stakeholders involved in patient care.
- Participated in professional development activities such as continuing education courses or seminars.
- Offered clinical recommendations to physicians, other healthcare providers or healthcare organizations.
- Promoted team education, audited services, monitored medications and oversaw wound care to meet department and facility objectives.
- Identified areas of improvement or corrective action needed within the department based on data analysis.
- Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
- Resolved staffing issues by recruiting and hiring top-level talent.
- Resolved conflicts between clinical staff members by providing coaching support when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory bodies such as The Joint Commission or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration, nursing staff, physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Supervised hiring, training, and development of nursing and staff.
- Handled probationary and annual performance evaluations for nursing staff.
- Reviewed charts for accuracy to reduce errors and verify completion of updates.
- Monitored and supervised clinical staff to ensure quality of care is met in accordance with established standards.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Conducted performance evaluations of staff members in order to provide feedback on their job performance.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Performed interventional radiology procedures such as angioplasty, thrombolysis, embolization, stenting, biopsy and drainage.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient information including vital signs, test results and treatments administered.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Collaborated with staff members from other departments within the hospital setting as needed.
PACU/Interventional Radiology Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
Boston, MA
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Provided patient care before, during and after the procedure including monitoring vital signs.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Participated in performance improvement activities related to interventional radiology services.
- Documented all care provided in accordance with facility policies and procedures and standards of practice guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Cared for patients undergoing complex vascular access procedures such as fistulas, grafts, and central lines placement.
- Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
- Recognized potential complications related to interventional radiology procedures and took appropriate action to address them.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Monitored patients during recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME05-1999
Skills
- Data analysis
- Policy development
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Budget Variances
- Personnel Management
- Compliance auditing
- Healthcare administration
- Quality improvement/Management
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
- Nursing performance assessment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Delegation and motivation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Healthcare program planning
- Program Development
- Resource Management
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Golden Key Honor Society
- Provost Award for Academic Excellenc
- Deans List for Academic Achievement
Certification
- Certified RN-BC
- ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Dignity Health
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
HonorHealth
01.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2018
PACU/Interventional Radiology Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
02.2013 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennebec Valley Community College
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