Amanda Gardner
Sonora,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Staffing
09.2021 - 09.2022
- One year contract as agency nurse on current unit.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Hardin Memorial Health
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly assess and respond to changes in patient conditions, preventing complications or further decline.
- Advocated for patients rights by addressing their concerns regarding treatment plans effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing individualized discharge plans and coordinating follow-up care with primary providers.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, ensuring timely communication among healthcare team members and proper documentation of patient progress.
- Provided comprehensive education on medications, treatments, and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY03.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Plan Development
Timeline
Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Aureus Medical Staffing
09.2021 - 09.2022
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Hardin Memorial Health
04.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
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