Amanda Stone
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Step Down Nurse
Huntsville Hospital System
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to enhance patient care delivery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
Family Practice Nurse
Huntsville Hospital System
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Monitor fluid intake and output levels.
Respiratory Step Down Nurse
Huntsville Hospital System
05.2006 - 07.2022
- Provided high quality care for a wide range of acutely ill patients.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Managed ventilated patients with stable airways, as well as bi-paps, c-paps and opti-flow.
Pulmonary Care Nurse
Helen Keller Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2006
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Pulmonary Care Nurse
Brookwood Hospital
01.2000 - 10.2000
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Pulmonary/Diabetes Nurse
Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital
03.1998 - 12.1999
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as needed.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Florence Hospital
06.1997 - 03.1998
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, documenting changes accurately for healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL05-1997
Skills
- Licensed by Alabama nursing board
- Inpatient care
- Ventilator care
- Cerner Electronic health records management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Infection Control Training
- Critical Thinking experience
Timeline
Surgical Step Down Nurse
Huntsville Hospital System
07.2023 - Current
Family Practice Nurse
Huntsville Hospital System
07.2022 - 07.2023
Respiratory Step Down Nurse
Huntsville Hospital System
05.2006 - 07.2022
Pulmonary Care Nurse
Helen Keller Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2006
Pulmonary Care Nurse
Brookwood Hospital
01.2000 - 10.2000
Pulmonary/Diabetes Nurse
Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital
03.1998 - 12.1999
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Florence Hospital
06.1997 - 03.1998
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
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