Year of professional experience
Amanda Toth
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Advocate Christ Medical Center, excelling in emergency and trauma nursing, providing empathetic patient support. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and analytical thinking to enhance patient outcomes, effectively managing critical situations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care.
Overview
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Certification
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Bachelor Degree
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Associate Degree
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided exceptional quality care to diverse populations while managing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and suitable department admission.
- Displayed versatility by stepping in to provide coverage in different units, maintaining exceptional standards of care across varied patient demographics.
- Provided outstanding care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and managing chronic conditions.
- Conducted regular assessments of life support equipment to ensure optimal patient conditions.
- Advocated for health, safety, and rights of patients through proactive measures.
- Enhanced positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively engaging in team-building activities, providing constructive feedback, celebrating achievements, and building strong relationships with colleagues.
- Fostered safe and supportive environment for patients and staff by strictly adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through implementation of evidence-based nursing interventions and tailored care plans.
- Swiftly addressed situations affecting safety and security for unit, implementing crisis prevention strategies to manage and de-escalate incidents.
- Navigated various volatile situations and violent outbreaks to maintain safety and security of patients and staff.
- Guaranteed patient safety through vigilant behavior monitoring, precise medication administration, and timely intervention during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
- Executed regular assessments and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, providing clinical supervisors with timely updates.
- Enabled therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention through redirection of negative behaviors and support for patients in regaining or enhancing coping abilities.
- Executed triage on incoming patients, determining the acuity of injuries and illnesses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Applied critical thinking skills for prioritizing nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and specific needs.
- Coordinated with physicians to promptly analyze patients and implement suitable treatment amid fluctuating circumstances.
- Exhibited strong clinical reasoning skills in evaluating patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as necessary.
- Responded to codes promptly and coordinated effective, proficient medical care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and precise care in critical situations.
- Executed prompt, proficient, and calm emergency interventions for critically ill patients.
- Applied first-hand knowledge and clinical proficiency to promote patient well-being, and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Executed medication delivery through oral, IV, and intramuscular methods, and monitored patient responses.
- Eliminated potential medication errors through meticulous order verification, dosage double-checking, and adherence to established protocols for medication administration.
- Accurately documented treatments delivered, medications, and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated openly with all healthcare personnel to streamline organization of successful patient care.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to design thorough care plans for patients presenting with a range of medical conditions in Emergency Department.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by implementing empathetic, culturally aware care strategies focused on personalized needs and preferences.
- Nurtured therapeutic atmosphere through relationship development, boundary enforcement, and promotion of transparent communication with patients and families.
- Guided family members and caregivers through patient care directives.
- Optimized care transitions by conveying critical information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Guided patients by responding to questions about health conditions, prognoses, and treatment plans.
- Strengthened departmental performance metrics through efficient documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records.
- Engaged in evidence-based practice project execution, nursing competency enhancement, and nursing simulation activities.
- Engaged in ongoing education programs to remain current with latest emergency nursing practices.
Server
Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
New Lenox
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Cultivate warm relationships with guests.
- Follow health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments.
- Carry out opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently ready to meet guest needs.
- Maintain order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Employed excellent discovery skills to match guest needs with solutions.
Student Nurse
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Administered patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Student Nurse
Franciscan Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Student Nurse
Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of client and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress, and modify care plan.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR, monitored health for any changes in status, performed vital signs checks, and administered vaccinations.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management for recovering mothers.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to clients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Student Nurse
Advocate Christ Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Assessed clients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Educated clients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of clients' status to address changes.
- Determined client risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through client interaction.
Student Nurse
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Measured and recorded clients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Assessed team members' workloads and stepped in to assist in areas where need was most evident.
- Educated clients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Managed clients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids and documented food and fluid intake and output.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed client-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube feedings to maintain stable client conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting client responses to address complications.
- Assisted with blood product administration and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Provided client-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Tinley Park, IL05-2023
Associate of Applied Science -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL01-2022
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05-2020
Skills
- Emergency Trauma Nursing
- Strong clinical judgment
- Analytical thinking skills
- Collaborative team player
- Therapeutic communication
- Strategic Issue Resolution
- Empathetic patient support
- Effective airway management
- EKG interpretation
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Proficient in Epic
- Skilled in prioritizing tasks
Certification
- Licensed RN- May 31, 2026
- American Heart Association: Basic Life Support- June 26, 2026
- Advocate Health New Graduate Residency Program- May 01, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
09.2023 - 06.2024
Student Nurse
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Server
Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
08.2022 - 03.2024
Student Nurse
Franciscan Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022
Student Nurse
Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus
05.2022 - 06.2022
Student Nurse
Advocate Christ Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2022
Student Nurse
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science -
Moraine Valley Community College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Moraine Valley Community College
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