Amanda Brown
Chattanooga
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in medication administration and patient education. Expertise in patient assessments, documentation, and compliance with healthcare standards. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, Mother/Baby Nurse
Parkridge East Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by administering medications per established protocols.
- Developed individualized care plans through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Documented patient health changes, ensuring effective communication with medical staff.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and recovery strategies.
- Streamlined workflows with evidence-based practices to improve overall patient care.
- Acted as a liaison to coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CHI Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Enhanced patient recovery by adhering to care protocols and standards.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications for optimal patient recovery.
- Developed comprehensive care plans through interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated efficient patient admissions, transfers, and discharges within unit protocols.
- Managed complex wound care while collaborating with specialists for optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Piedmont Newton Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient health outcomes by delivering comprehensive care during labor and postpartum.
- Developed individualized care plans with teams to meet mothers' and newborns' needs.
- Monitored vital signs to identify complications, ensuring timely interventions for patients.
- Educated families on prenatal care, promoting optimal health during and after pregnancy.
- Facilitated seamless neonatal resuscitation with NICU, improving critical transition processes.
- Mentored new staff on best practices, enhancing patient management in LDRP settings.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Atlanta Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Enhanced accuracy of patient records by streamlining documentation processes.
- Provided emotional support to families during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages.
- Documented treatments, medications, and discharge instructions for comprehensive patient care.
- Educated caregivers on effective patient care and follow-up instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories and symptoms to inform treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Southern Regional Medical Center
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic nursing care delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal signs, identifying complications promptly.
- Educated expectant parents on birthing options and postpartum care essentials.
- Advocated for optimal delivery experiences by coordinating patient needs with providers.
- Coached new mothers on breastfeeding techniques and infant care for smoother transitions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive labor and delivery care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by participating in quality improvement initiatives.
- Prioritized nursing interventions through critical thinking based on patients' acuity levels.
- Conducted patient assessments, communicated condition changes, and initiated interventions effectively.
- Promoted safety by identifying hazards and advocating for best nursing practices.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care for improved recovery outcomes.
- Managed 6 patients, providing bedside care, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spalding Regional Hospital
11.2010 - 02.2012
- Enhanced patient education by providing health management and post-discharge care guidance.
- Boosted emergency response effectiveness through adherence to safety protocols under pressure.
- Optimized intake process, significantly reducing patient wait times for services.
- Ensured accurate medication administration, adhering to established protocols and patient plans.
- Facilitated comprehensive care through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed nursing best practices, improving unit efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Managed six-patient caseload with bedside care, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Redmond Regional Medical Center
08.2009 - 11.2010
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes by administering medications and monitoring responses.
- Enhanced care plans through collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Executed thorough patient assessments, documenting changes in electronic health records.
- Assisted in emergency procedures like intubation and CPR to stabilize patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately using electronic health record systems.
- Adapted to changing patient acuity levels, delivering consistent critical care effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia, GA12-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- HIPAA education
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, Mother/Baby Nurse
Parkridge East Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
CHI Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, LDRP
Piedmont Newton Hospital
07.2017 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Atlanta Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Southern Regional Medical Center
02.2014 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
02.2012 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spalding Regional Hospital
11.2010 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Redmond Regional Medical Center
08.2009 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Georgia