AMANDA GEORGES
Warwick
Summary
Hardworking registered nurse with success in providing individualized patient care who is committed to delivering quality patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. A dedicated and compassionate registered nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle challenging patients and high-stress situations. Also, consistently develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude and excellent customer service. A professional registered nurse with twenty-four (20) years of experience in the medical field. Calm demeanor, efficient problem-solving approach and work ethic. A strong patient advocate with excellent communication skills. Seasoned nursing professional offering scientific clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented nurse with twenty-four (24) years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical/surgical specialty. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable individual, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bermuda Hospitals Board
04.2004 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Care and rehabilitation of patients with Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Perform Moca and swallow screens.
Registered-nurse
Ministry of Health, Princess Margaret Hospital, now known as Dominica China Friendship Hospital
12.1999 - 03.2004
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Administered massages, alcohol rubs and lotion to maintain patient skincare regimes and enhance circulation.
- 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.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Data Entry Specialist
Corona development Limited
08.1995 - 08.1996
- Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed workflow scheduling, data entry and accuracy verification for large data projects.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
Floor Supervisor
Wesley Trading Limited
11.1992 - 07.1995
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Organized, sorted and checked input data against original documents.
- Scrubbed data for errors and made corrections to maintain clean records.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Met with management to discuss work plans and develop enhancements and strategies to achieve operational objectives.
- Opened and closed store six days per week by counting registers, making deposits and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.
- Tracked and prioritized work orders to meet daily production requirements
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Evaluated work of six employees to improve performance
Education
Certificate of Completion - Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation
National Forensic Science Technology Center, FIU
Florida 11.2020
Certificate of Completion - Digital Crime Scene Photography
National Forensic Science Technology Center, FIU
Florida09.2020
Certificate of Completion - Introduction To Crime Scene Investigation
National Forensic Science Technology Center, FIU
Florida07.2020
Certificate of Completion - Photography
New Skills Academy
England07.2020
Certificate of Completion - Human Trafficking
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Indianapolis, IN07.2020
Certificate of Completion - Disaster Preparedness Response
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Indianapolis, IN07.2020
Certificate of Completion - Covid 19 Contact Tracing
Purdue University Global
Indianapolis, IN07.2020
Certificate of Completion - Healthy Emergencies Programme
World Health Organization
Switzerland07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pudue University Global
Indianapolis, IN10.2018
Associate of Science - 2 1/2 Year General Nursing Programme
Dominica School of Nursing
Dominica03.1999
High School Diploma -
St Andrews High School
Londonderry, Dominica06.1992
High School Diploma -
Concord Government School
Dominica06.1987
Skills
- Documentation using SBAR
- Pharmacologic Intervention, Medication Administration & Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Acute Patient Care and Monitoring utilizing Nursing Process
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Telemetry and Interpreting EKG
- EMR Systems: PEARL
- MOCA screening
- Stroke Scale/Score (NIHSS) screening and Swallow Screen
- Sexual Assault Examinations Adult/Adolescent
- COVID-19 Contact Tracing
- Crime Scene Digital Photography
- Basic & Intermediate Crime Scene Investigations
- Care of Dementia Patients
Certification
Basic Trade Unionism.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner: Adult/Adolescent.
Crime Scene photography.
Digital Crime Scene Photography.
Human Trafficking: Providing Meaningful Intervention.
Disaster Response and Preparedness.
Introduction to Crime Scene Investigations.
Intermediate Crime Scene Investigations.
Photography.
Covid-19 Contact Tracing.
World Organization Health Emergencies Programme -Emerging Respiratory Viruses including covid -19 methods of detection, prevention, response and control.
Disaster Preparedness and Response.
Training in Hemodialysis, Sterilization, of Dialyzer for Reuse.
Lecturer at the Dominica School of Nursing; Organic Brain Syndrome.
Leader of Youth Activities at a National Level.
Chairperson of the Roman Catholic Church Committee.
Care of patient with Dementia
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Swallow Assessment
MOCA Cognitive Assessment
Asthma Educator
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bermuda Hospitals Board
04.2004 - Current
Registered-nurse
Ministry of Health, Princess Margaret Hospital, now known as Dominica China Friendship Hospital
12.1999 - 03.2004
Data Entry Specialist
Corona development Limited
08.1995 - 08.1996
Floor Supervisor
Wesley Trading Limited
11.1992 - 07.1995
Certificate of Completion - Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation
National Forensic Science Technology Center, FIU
Certificate of Completion - Digital Crime Scene Photography
National Forensic Science Technology Center, FIU
Certificate of Completion - Introduction To Crime Scene Investigation
National Forensic Science Technology Center, FIU
Certificate of Completion - Photography
New Skills Academy
Certificate of Completion - Human Trafficking
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Certificate of Completion - Disaster Preparedness Response
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Certificate of Completion - Covid 19 Contact Tracing
Purdue University Global
Certificate of Completion - Healthy Emergencies Programme
World Health Organization
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pudue University Global
Associate of Science - 2 1/2 Year General Nursing Programme
Dominica School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
St Andrews High School
High School Diploma -
Concord Government School
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