Amie Ward, BSN, RN, CRRN
East Dublin
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with extensive clinical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills. Proficient in EMR charting, Microsoft Office, Webex, Teams, and Zoom. Committed to quality and efficiency, with a proven track record in leadership and organizational excellence. Seeking a role in clinical authorization review to contribute to team success and achieve company objectives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager-In-Patient Rehab
Fairview Park Hospital
Dublin
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily nursing operations and staff management at Fairview Park Hospital.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to improve communication among healthcare teams.
- Developed schedules for nursing staff to optimize coverage and efficiency.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
Rehab Charge Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
Dublin
04.2009 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to patients on 15 bed inpatient rehab unit, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Oversaw 3-6 staff on shift, providing support and guidance to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions, enhancing understanding and compliance for optimal recovery.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Responded swiftly to safety and security situations in unit, implementing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate effectively.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Medical Center Navicent Health
Macon
05.2006 - 04.2009
- Provide care to pediatric patients in busy 12 bed intensive care unit, including but not limited to, ventilated patients.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Maintained meticulous charting notes on patient assessments and medications, ensuring accurate transfer of information into records management system.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia College
Cochran, GA05-2006
Associate of Science - Social Work
Middle Georgia College
Cochran, GA05-1996
Skills
- Direct patient care
- EMR systems proficiency
- Records management
- Compliance monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Staff performance management
- Training nursing staff
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
- BLS - Basic Life Support Certified
- Current Georgia Registered Nursing License
Timeline
Nurse Manager-In-Patient Rehab
Fairview Park Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Rehab Charge Nurse
Fairview Park Hospital
04.2009 - Current
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Medical Center Navicent Health
05.2006 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia College
Associate of Science - Social Work
Middle Georgia College