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Amanda Miller

Wellesley

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

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mobile Research Nursing

PCM Trials
02.2024 - Current

PCM TRIALS (Contract for Mobile Research Nursing Services initiated on 01-FEB-2024)

Independent Contractor under Contract with PCM TRIALS/PCM TRIALS International: Trained in both GCP and trial-specific procedures to provide high-quality mobile visits for subjects enrolled in clinical trials. Provides a range of clinical services within the scope of my mobile research nursing services, including source documentation completion and submission as required.

Registered Nurse

Region of Waterloo
01.2021 - Current
  • Case and Contact Management for COVID Response
  • Worked within multiple queues of CCM
  • Administered vaccines throughout Waterloo Region including mobile clinics.
  • Team Lead on mobile team
  • Responsible for picking up vaccines, reconstitution and administering Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
  • Utilizing multiple EMR platforms including COVAX and salesforce.
  • Provide teaching and emotional support to clients
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed COVID and respiratory Outbreaks in Hospitals, LTC, congregate and retirement settings within Waterloo Region.

PACU Registered Nurse

Cambridge Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

PACU Staff Nurse

Grand River Hospital
11.2015 - 08.2019
  • Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing the correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in the recovery room following surgical procedures
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
  • Coordinated with nursing staff to process and direct patients to the appropriate departments
  • Valuated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
  • Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients
  • Provided key information to patients and caregivers regarding anesthesia side effects and potential complications or issues that could arise from surgery
  • Manage all ages of patients, from paediatric to the elderly.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Grand River Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2014
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Float Pool Staff Nurse

Grand River Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician's orders and treatment plan
  • Partnered with healthcare teams to address care plan management, including development and
  • Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
  • Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
  • Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Surgical Registered Nurse

Grand River Hospital
01.2001 - 09.2008
  • Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
  • Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
  • Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
  • Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Education

No Degree - Occupational Health Nursing

Durham College
Oshawa, ON

No Degree - PACU Course

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON
11.2020

RN Diploma - Nursing

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
04.2001

Skills

  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Word
  • Medical Screening
  • Microsoft Excel
  • EMR Systems
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Lab Interpretation

Certification

  • CPR Training
  • ACLS Training Dec 2020
  • TNCC 2010
  • Botox and Fillers Course Aug 2019
  • IPAC training March 2023

Timeline

Mobile Research Nursing

PCM Trials
02.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Region of Waterloo
01.2021 - Current

PACU Registered Nurse

Cambridge Memorial Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020

PACU Staff Nurse

Grand River Hospital
11.2015 - 08.2019

Float Pool Staff Nurse

Grand River Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Grand River Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2014

Surgical Registered Nurse

Grand River Hospital
01.2001 - 09.2008

No Degree - Occupational Health Nursing

Durham College

No Degree - PACU Course

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology

RN Diploma - Nursing

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Amanda Miller