Amy Powell
Morganton
Summary
Dedicated and Compassionate Registered Nurse with 19 years of bedside clinical nursing and 15 years charge nurse as defined by current hospital polices. Proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast paced environment. Attentive and able to handle high stress and challenging patients. Use of verbal communication skills to create strong and trusting patient relationships. Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
UNC Blue Ridge
05.2006 - 03.2025
- Assessing and monitoring the health of mother and baby including fetal monitoring
- Providing education to patients and their families about the birthing process, pain management, and post partum care
- Assisting with medical interventions such as circulating in the OR for cesarean deliveries
- Caring for well newborns, as well as assisting with breast feeding
- 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.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate Degree - Science of Nursing
CVCC
Hickory, NC05.2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- NRP
- STABLE
- ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
UNC Blue Ridge
05.2006 - 03.2025
Associate Degree - Science of Nursing
CVCC
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