Dana Henry-Amos
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated RN with over 25 years experience in Pediatrics, Emergency (Adult & Peds) , and Peds PACU.
Committed to compassionate care for all patients. I currently hold a PRN job with Ascension Health since 2005 where I am a multi-faceted RN that works many patient care areas. I also am a travel RN and work strikes when available.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Ascension Health
06.2005 - Current
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN, Pediatric Emergency Dept.
Rady Children's Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
RN, Emergency Department
Dayton Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
RN, Emergency Department
IU Health Arnett Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
RN, Pediatrics
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents and caregivers in decision-making processes.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
RN, Emergency Department
IU Health Arnett
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University
IN12-1994
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication and IV administration
- Precepting
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- 3 time Daisy Nominee
- Cultural competence
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS)
- TNCC
- NIHSS
Timeline
RN, Pediatric Emergency Dept.
Rady Children's Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2024
RN, Emergency Department
Dayton Children's Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
RN, Emergency Department
IU Health Arnett Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
RN, Pediatrics
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
RN, Emergency Department
IU Health Arnett
08.2022 - 11.2022
RN
Ascension Health
06.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University