Amanda Upton
Saint Joseph
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Carle Hospital
09.2024 - 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- 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.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical Operations Supervisor
CSL Plasma
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Provides direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Administers medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Administers medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Updates patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Evaluates healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Organizes and manages care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Advocates for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Heath Care Technician
Carle Foundation Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided patient care through bathing, feeding, transporting, and assisting with ADLs
- Provided emotional and physical support to patients
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
Support Teacher
Next Generation Preschool
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 20 children
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Implemented exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading
- Supervised children at parks and on field trips for hands-on lessons about nature and physical environment
Home Health Aide
New Connections
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
Certified Nursing Assistant
Piatt County Nursing Home
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms, and allergies
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
Education
Masters Degree in Psychiatric Nursing (NP) -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN02.2025
Bachelor Degree in Nursing -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Parkland College
Champaign, IL12.2021
High School Diploma -
Mahomet Seymour High School
Mahomet, IL05.2016
Skills
- Student assessments
- Special education
- Student safety
- Individual and group instruction
- Documentation
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Behavior Management
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Preparing Meals
- Patient Relations
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Patient Care
- Bathing
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Patient Assessments
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate
- Staff supervision
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Patient monitoring
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
Affiliations
- Registered Nurse License (RN), State of Illinois
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, American Red Cross
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Carle Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Operations Supervisor
CSL Plasma
04.2022 - 08.2024
Heath Care Technician
Carle Foundation Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2022
Support Teacher
Next Generation Preschool
11.2017 - 01.2020
Home Health Aide
New Connections
03.2017 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Villa
08.2016 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Piatt County Nursing Home
02.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor Degree in Nursing -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Parkland College
High School Diploma -
Mahomet Seymour High School
Masters Degree in Psychiatric Nursing (NP) -
Indiana Wesleyan University
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