Amanda Platt
Kaiser Largo Medical Center
BOWIE
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Professional healthcare provider with strong background in surgical nursing. Adept at delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring adherence to medical protocols, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in preoperative and postoperative care, patient education, and emergency response. Known for reliability, adaptability, and results-driven approach to patient outcomes.
Work History
Outpatient Surgery Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Prepare patients for surgery in pre-op and recover patients in PACU
- Administered procedural sedation and monitored vitals, ensuring patient comfort during surgeries.
- Filled in as charge nurse for the unit in the absence of the regular charge nurse and provided direction for the unit.
- Worked full-time, 40 hours per week, providing consistent patient care.
Ambulatory Clinic Nurse – Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
2 Years 1 Month- Oversaw outpatient clinical practice for 2-3 cerebrovascular neurosurgeons, ensuring efficient patient care delivery
- Triage patient calls regarding changing or new onset symptoms, facilitating timely medical interventions
- Coordinated weekly follow-up and new patient clinics for each neurosurgeon, enhancing patient access to specialized care
- Review and evaluate New Patient referrals, arranging appointments based on acuity
- Demonstrated attention to detail in clinical tasks
- Full time 40hr/week
Emergency Room Nurse
2 Years 10 Months- Delivered immediate care to critically ill patients while managing high-pressure situations
- Monitors vitals and administers rapid acting IV medications to patients during conscious sedation procedures for joint reduction and wound repair in patients
- Responds decisively to adjust a patient's plan of care during an adverse cardiac event
- Started IVs and assisted with diagnostic procedures by collecting lab samples and administering IV medications to support timely treatment
- Triages patients based on symptoms, vital signs and physical presentation
- Starts IVs, assists with the diagnostic procedures by collecting lab samples and administering IV medications
- Worked full-time, 36 hours per week in a healthcare setting.
Emergency Room Level 1 Trauma Nurse
1 Year 5 Months- Administered emergency measures for patients in life-threatening situations and provided stable non-invasive procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes
- Worked full-time, 36 hours per week, providing consistent patient care.
- Assessed and prioritized patient trauma cases in fast-paced emergency environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute patient care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance trauma care delivery and outcomes.
Assistant Manager Telemetry and Observation
5 Months- Oversaw operations of 60-bed unit during 12-hour shifts, ensuring optimal patient care and unit functionality
- Collaborated with unit managers to coordinate patient bed and staffing availability, enhancing resource allocation
- Planned staffing and patient bed needs for the next shift
- Forecasted staffing and patient bed requirements for next shift, promoting seamless transition of care
- Worked full-time schedule of 36 hours per week
Telemetry and Observation Nurse
1 Year 5 Months- Provided holistic care to patients with cardiac complications, addressing both medical and psychosocial needs
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify patient strengths and areas for improvement
- Educated patients on self-management strategies to enhance recovery and promote health maintenance post-discharge
- Worked full-time, 36 hours per week, in a healthcare setting
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Intermediate Spanish
Adept in Cerner and Epic charting
Strong clinical judgment
Creative problem solving
Critical thinking
Clinical documentation
Decision-making
Attention to detail
Compassionate care
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Intermediate Proficiency in Spanish
five years of Spanish classes
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Maryland (Compact) [R249303] July 6, 2021- March 28, 2028
- Registered Nurse, State of California (95143541) September 28, 2017 – April 30, 2021
- Registered Nurse, DC (RN500014182) September 8, 2023 – June 30, 2026
- ACLS Certified, American Red Cross June 2015 - March 2027
- BLS Certified, American Red Cross June 2015 – March 2027
- PALS Certified, American Red Cross July 2017 – March 2027
Council Participation at Kaiser
- Co-Chair for the Nurse Practice Council of Ambulatory Surgery – Mid Atlantic States August 2024 – current
- Provide Leadership and guidance to the nursing council as they oversee projects to improve patient care in the surgery centers across all the mid-Atlantic locations
- Safety Officer for the Unit Based Council of OPS at Largo – November 2024 – current
- Champion Unit related safety issues for both staff and patients
Timeline
Outpatient Surgery Nurse
Kaiser Largo Medical Center
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Ambulatory Clinic Nurse – Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Faculty Physicians Incorporated
03.2021 - 04.2023Read More
Emergency Room Nurse
Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center
05.2018 - 03.2021Read More
Emergency Room Level 1 Trauma Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
12.2016 - 05.2018Read More
Assistant Manager Telemetry and Observation
Banner Estrella Medical Center
07.2016 - 12.2016Read More
Telemetry and Observation Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
07.2015 - 12.2016Read More
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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University of Phoenix
Master of Science from Nursing Informatics
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