Amy Pirtle
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Advocate Sherman Hospital, excelling in patient care and supporting staff nurses. Skilled in medical record auditing and interdisciplinary collaboration, I drive quality outcomes and enhance nursing satisfaction through effective mentoring and evidence-based practices. Committed to upholding HIPAA compliance and fostering a culture of safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Advocate Sherman Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on a 24 bed ortho neuro unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Huntley Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Caremont Rehab
10.2014 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
Presence Pineview Care Center
09.2012 - 10.2014
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILBachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02-2019
Skills
- Medical record auditing
- HIPAA compliance
- Care plan management
- Data collection
- Staff education and training
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Personal integrity
- Mentoring and coaching
- Shared governance
- Direct patient care
- Evidence-based nursing
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Advocate Sherman Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Huntley Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Caremont Rehab
10.2014 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
Presence Pineview Care Center
09.2012 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Elgin Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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