Amy Cole
Flora
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Traveler
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely and accurately, minimizing adverse reactions or errors.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts through thorough handover reportings and clear communication among healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Fairfield Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Daviess Community Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult and pediatric medical and surgical patients.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Fayette County Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, minimizing adverse reactions or errors.
- Monitored patients'' health conditions closely, promptly reporting significant changes to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HSHS St Anthony's Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Medical-Surgical LPN
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed caseload of 2-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Corrections LPN
Wexford Health Sources
11.2013 - 09.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wabash Valley College
Mount Carmel05.2021
High School Diploma -
Lawrenceville High School
Lawrenceville05.2006
Skills
- Communicating with Patient Families
- EMR Systems
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Patient Stabilization
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency Care
Certification
BLS
ALS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
Daviess Community Hospital
03.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System
12.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Fayette County Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Fairfield Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HSHS St Anthony's Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
Medical-Surgical LPN
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
Corrections LPN
Wexford Health Sources
11.2013 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wabash Valley College
High School Diploma -
Lawrenceville High School
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