Amanda L. Thompson
Fresno
Summary
Newly graduated Family Nurse Practitioner ready to join a team where I can grow in my professional knowledge and become an asset to a great medical team. Professional healthcare provider with 13 years of nursing experience. Highly adaptable and reliable, known for strong communication, attention to detail, and collaborative approach to achieving clinical excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-op Nurse, Procedure Nurse, Recovery Nurse
Central California Endoscopy Center
11.2018 - Current
- Obtain and assess full medical history including allergies, surgeries, and medication reconciliation
- Started intravenous lines for fluid and medication administration to facilitate effective treatment
- Provide medications to the patient under the direction of the doctor including sedation, antiemetics, breathing treatments, and any other medications per order
- Complete and continuous monitoring and assessment of patients during and after procedures
- Assessed patients to determine appropriateness for discharge, ensuring safety and readiness
- Educated patients and families on procedures, post-procedure care, and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance
- Assisted with endoscopy procedures by preparing equipment and supporting medical staff
- Prepare and maintain procedure rooms as well as instruments and equipment used in the endoscopy procedure
- Verify proper equipment functioning and safety checks
- Collect and deliver specimens while maintaining a sterile field
- Assist in placing devices to monitor vital signs and for use of cautery
Travel Nurse
Emanuel Medical Center
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with medical and ancillary staff to deliver comprehensive care for medical, surgical, telemetry, and step-down (PCU) patients, ensuring accurate and timely interventions
- Medication administration via mouth, topically, intradermal injections, subcutaneous injections, intramuscular injections, gastrostomy tubes, PICC lines, central lines, intravenously, rectally, and via ophthalmic and otic routes
- Coordinated total care and monitoring of patients, addressing all needs to promote recovery and well-being
- Insertion and management of lines and tubes including IVs, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, and rectal tubes as well as management of procedural inserted tubes and drains
- Perform treatments including wound care, tube and drain care, suctioning, and irrigation
- Floated between hospital units to provide patient care based on staffing needs.
- Inserted and managed IVs, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, and rectal tubes, ensuring proper function and care of procedural tubes and drains
- Program and maintain infusion pumps
- Float from unit to unit as staff needs require
Travel Nurse
Trustaff
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Provide care for medical, surgical, telemetry, and step-down(PCU) status patients in collaboration with all medical and ancillary staff to ensure accurate, proper and timely care is provided
- Medication administration via mouth, topically, intradermal injections, subcutaneous injections, intramuscular injections, gastrostomy tubes, PICC lines, central lines, intravenously, rectally, and via ophthalmic and otic routes
- Coordinated total patient care and monitoring to address diverse needs
- Insertion and management of lines and tubes including IVs, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, and rectal tubes as well as management of procedural inserted tubes and drains
- Executed daily documentation, charting, evaluations, and order entry to maintain accurate patient records
- Floated between units to assist with staffing shortages and ensure patient care continuity.
- Program and maintain infusion pumps
- Daily documentation, charting, evaluations, and order entry
- Float from unit to unit as staff needs require
Staff Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with medical and ancillary staff to deliver accurate, timely care for medical, telemetry, and step-down (PCU) patients
- Provide total care of all patients' needs and monitoring
- Delivered comprehensive care and monitoring of patients' needs
- Insertion and management of lines and tubes including IVs, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, and rectal tubes as well as management of procedural inserted tubes and drains
- Document patient care activities daily to maintain accurate medical records, charting, evaluations, and order entry
- Precepted new employees on essential staff nurse duties to enhance team competency
- Inserted and managed IVs, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, and rectal tubes.
- Precept new employees on daily staff nurse duties
Charge Nurse
Horizon Health and Subacute Center
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Provide care for 20-55 residents through assessment, intervention, medication administration, and collaboration with doctors, dietary, physical therapists, the pharmacy, and the laboratory
- Medication administration via the mouth, subcutaneous injections, intramuscular injections, gastrostomy tubes, PICC lines, central lines, and rectally
- Perform treatments including wound care, gastrostomy care, tracheostomy care, colostomy care, catheter care, central line care, and monitoring for any complications with these treatments
- Charted daily patient information through electronic records, psychological evaluations, care plans, and intake and outputs to ensure comprehensive care documentation
- Executed orders from doctors, registered dietician, physical therapist, and wound specialist.
- Trained new nurses on all job duties, focusing on patient care protocols and charting practices to enhance team competency and consistency
Charge Nurse
Sunnyside Convalescent Hospital
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Admitted new and returning residents and transferred out residents based on evaluation and treatment needs.
- Medication administration via the mouth, subcutaneous injections, intramuscular injections, gastrostomy tubes, PICC lines, and rectally
- Perform treatments including wound care, gastrostomy care, colostomy care, catheter care, and monitoring for any complications with these treatments
- Collaborated with doctors, dietitians, laboratory, and pharmacy to address resident care needs and implement orders effectively
- Daily charting including electronic charting, psychological evaluations, care plans, and intake and outputs
- Conducted daily electronic charting, psychological evaluations, and updated care plans and intake/outputs to ensure comprehensive resident documentation
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
National University
La Jolla, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA08-2012
Skills
- IV insertion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient education
- Physician collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Compassionate care
Affiliations
- Student Nurses Association (SNA) | Member 2011-2012
- Fresno City College Pinning Committee | Treasurer 2012
- American Red Cross | Volunteer 2011 – 2012
- Disaster Action Team, American Red Cross | 2012
Certification
- California Board of Registered Nursing, License: 830488 exp: 04/30/2026
- American Heart Association BLS for healthcare Providers exp: 03/2027
- American Heart Association ACLS exp: 03/2027
- California Board of Registered Nursing, Public Health Nurse License: 549312 exp: 04/30/2026
Timeline
Pre-op Nurse, Procedure Nurse, Recovery Nurse
Central California Endoscopy Center
11.2018 - Current
Travel Nurse
Emanuel Medical Center
07.2018 - 10.2018
Travel Nurse
Trustaff
01.2018 - 06.2018
Staff Nurse
Community Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 11.2017
Charge Nurse
Horizon Health and Subacute Center
10.2013 - 07.2014
Charge Nurse
Sunnyside Convalescent Hospital
02.2013 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
National University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fresno Pacific University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College