Natasha Amos
Sledge,MS
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with extensive experience as a travel nurse across diverse healthcare settings, including medical-surgical observational units. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments, uphold hospital standards, and deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a focus on collaboration and patient advocacy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Nurse Resident
Baptist Desoto Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Delivers high-quality compassionate nursing care to patients requiring short-term observation for medical and surgical conditions, ensuring individualized plans that support safety, comfort, and optimal recovery.
- Monitors and manage patients with acute changes in condition, including post-surgical, cardiac, respiratory, and neurological cases.
- Administers medications, initiates IV therapy, and performs wound care, following evidence-based protocols and hospital policies.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, case management, and ancillary staff, to coordinate patient care and facilitates safe discharges or admissions to inpatient units.
- Performs continuous patient assessments and document findings accurately in the electronic healthcare record.
- Provides thorough patient and family education on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions, focusing on empathy and patient understanding.
- Contributes to unit efficiency by assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and strengthen evidence-based nursing practice.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Precision Healthcare Staffing
06.2020 - 02.2025
- Provided high-quality nursing care to patients across medical-surgical, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings while adapting quickly to diverse clinical environments and facility protocols.
- Assisted in patient assessment, implemented care plans, and documented accurate, timely information in the electronic health record.
- Administered medications, performed wound care, monitored vital signs, and reported significant changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or provider.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to promote coordinated, patient-centered care and ensured continuity across shifts and disciplines.
- Supported safe patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Contributed to unit efficiency and patient satisfaction through teamwork, accountability, and consistent adherence to evidence-based nursing practice.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Diversicare of Batesville Nursing Facility
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current residents' conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding residents' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in residents' condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted resident satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate residents' recovery, minimize pain and optimize outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording residents' health information, monitoring vitals and updating residents' files.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all resident-related information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highland Homes Nursing and Rehab
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct LPN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented residents' intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding to promote proper nutrition.
- Preserved residents' dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as assisting residents with using the bedpan, toileting, bathing, and ADLs.
- Maintained residents' stability by checking vital signs and weight; recorded intake and output information.
- Managed and maintained residents' rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Reported any changes in resident's condition to LPN supervisor.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS 08.2021 - 12.2023
License - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS 08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS2015
Skills
- Registered Nurse, Expires 12/31/26
- BLS, CPR Certification, Expires 04/2027
- Licensed Practical Nurse, License # 333759, Expires 12/31/25
- IV Therapy Certification, Expires 12/31/25
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate 2013-2019
Accomplishments
- Participated in Can Food Drive at Northwest Mississippi Community College, February 2022
- Northwest Mississippi Community College President's List Fall of 2021
- Northwest Mississippi Community College Outstanding Student Award in October 2018
Professional Memberships
SNA Membership
MOSA Membership
Timeline
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Northwest Mississippi Community College
08.2021 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Precision Healthcare Staffing
06.2020 - 02.2025
Clinical Nurse Resident
Baptist Desoto Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Diversicare of Batesville Nursing Facility
10.2019 - 07.2020
License - Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwest Mississippi Community College
08.2018 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highland Homes Nursing and Rehab
07.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Jackson State University