Amanda Lee
Elgin
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Department Registered Nurse bringing 2 years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager
SC Pediatric Alliance
02.2020 - Current
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Initiated and completed prior authorizations on medications denied coverage by insurance.
- Properly billed visits with ICD codes.
Emergency Department RN
Kershaw Health
07.2019 - Current
- Worked as unit charge nurse
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Cared for as many as 5-6 patients at once, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Administered lab testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans..
- Updated patient charts using Meditech software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Occupational Health Technician
Medcor At Target Distribution
05.2014 - 12.2021
- Gathered, charted and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used expertise in emergency and industrial areas to help diagnose and treat injuries, diseases and other acute and chronic concerns.
- Checked patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport such as urine drug screens.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
- Handled workers compensation claims as contracted employee
- Performed annual audiometric screening for employees
Emergency Medical Technician
Kershaw Health
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Trained multiple EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Recorded situational triages, medication administration and patient statuses using EMS Charts to collect data on EMT effectiveness and emergency preparedness.
- Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter05.2019
Certification - Paramedic
Pee Dee Regional Technical College
Paramedic10.2013
High School Diploma -
Lugoff Elgin High School
Lugoff05.2006
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Care
- Patient Information Collection
- Infection Control
- Critical Care
- Sepsis Prevention and Treatment
- Patient Assessments
- Case Management
- Women's health exams
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Intravenous therapy
- Trauma recovery
- Insulin medication assistance
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Certified CPR Instructor, American Red Cross
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager
SC Pediatric Alliance
02.2020 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Kershaw Health
07.2019 - Current
Occupational Health Technician
Medcor At Target Distribution
05.2014 - 12.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
Kershaw Health
09.2011 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Technical College
Certification - Paramedic
Pee Dee Regional Technical College
High School Diploma -
Lugoff Elgin High School
- Certified CPR Instructor, American Red Cross
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
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