Amy Matthews
Yadkinville
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through strong clinical judgment and effective communication. Committed to holistic and collaborative care, ensuring high-quality outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes
Wilkesboro, NC
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse-Travel
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Facilitated smooth transitions between assignments by quickly acclimating to new facilities'' policies, procedures, culture, electronic medical record systems, and staff dynamics.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear communication.
Registered Nurse-Float
Novant Health
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2014 - 04.2024
- Floated to five different hospitals in the Winston Salem Market to provide skilled nursing care
- Units floated to included Medical surgical, cardiac, telemetry, behavioral health and Emergency Department
Registered Nurse-Float
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Floated to multiple units in the hospital including medical surgical, cardiac, telemetry, behavioral health and emergency department
Surgical Oncology
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Prepared patients for surgical interventions as needed, ensuring all necessary preoperative documentation and tasks were completed efficiently.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse medical-surgical patients, including pre-and post-operative cases.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive oncology medical assistance during consultations and treatments.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Novant Health, Inc
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC05-2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Experience in multiple hospital settings
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Team work
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-Travel
Aya Healthcare
03.2020 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse-Float
Novant Health
04.2014 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse-Float
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2012 - 04.2014
Surgical Oncology
Wake Forest Baptist Health
06.2011 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Novant Health, Inc
08.2009 - 06.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College