AMANDA W. COOPER

*** * ***** **** ****, Americus, Georgia 31719-Cell: 229-***-****

ac10iw@r.postjobfree.com

REGISTERED NURSE

Detailed and oriented registered nurse with twenty- eight years of nursing experience, including long-term care nursing experience.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

Excellent customer service, communication, telephone and organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

High attention to detail

Computer literacy

Committed to team approach

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

WORK EXPERIENCES

TAYLOR COUNTY HEALTH & REHAB 2107---Present

Weekend RN Supervisor

Responsible for the safe and efficient management of a long-term care patient area and/or nursing department shift.

Plans and directs the activities of assigned staff and oversees the execution of quality resident care.

Complies with current federal, state, and local regulations governing nursing care in the execution of assigned duties.

Takes and record resident vital signs and collects laboratory specimens as directed.

Provides emotional support to residents and their families.

MONTEZUMA HEALTH & REHABILITATION; Montezuma, Georgia 2015 2017

RN Supervisor

Supervised and coordinated activities of nursing personnel.

Participated in planning work of assigned units and coordinated activities with other patient care units and related departments.

Ensured that patients’ needs were met and evaluated unit nursing care and performance.

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY; Columbus, Georgia 2013-2014

Clinical Nursing Instructor

Demonstrated and taught patient care which included simulation in undergraduate programs; academic advisement; scholarly productivity; and active participation in service to the School of Nursing and University.

Supervised undergraduate student nurses and demonstrated patient care in clinical units.

Prepared and administered examinations, evaluated student progress, and maintained records of student classroom and clinical experience.

Attended and participated in nursing program and university faculty meetings.

Maintained office hours in order to assist students as needed.

MAGNOLIA MANOR NURSING CENTER; Americus, Georgia 2010-2012

RN House Supervisor

Provided direct and indirect nursing care as needed.

Assisted LPN Supervisors in monitoring seriously ill patients.

Made daily rounds of the nursing service departments to ensure that all nursing service personnel were performing their work in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.

Kept the DON informed of the status of residents and other related matters through written/oral reports.

CARL VINSON VA MEDICAL CENTER; Dublin, Georgia 2007-2010

Registered Nurse-Supervisor

Supervised 2 LPN and 4 CNA employees.

Conducted regular rounds to monitor resident activity and ensured resident quality care.

Checked and carried out physician orders.

Covered med cart and administered medications as needed.

Ensured medication administration was ordered in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.

Provided direct and indirect nursing care to Medical/Surgical veterans on acute and long-term care units.

FIRST CHOICE STAFFING MEDICAL STAFFING; Americus, Georgia 2003-2007

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Provided supportive nursing care to men and women suffering from alcohol and substance abuse, and those diagnosed with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Assisted physicians during psychiatric assessments and mental status examinations

Supervised one (1) LPN and one (1) nursing assistant.

MAGNOLIA MANOR NURSING CENTER; Americus, Georgia 2000-2003

Registered Nurse- House Supervisor

Provided direct and quality nursing care as necessary.

Assisted LPN Supervisors in monitoring seriously ill patients.

Made daily rounds of the nursing service departments to ensure that all nursing service personnel were performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.

SUMTER REGIONAL HOSPITAL; Americus, Georgia 1997-1999

Registered Charge Nurse- Rehab Department

Delivered direct and indirect nursing care to patients who were recovering from orthopedic surgery, fractures, multiple trauma, joint replacement, extremity amputation arthritis and degenerative joint disease.

Supervised two (2) nursing assistants.

MAGNOLIA MANOR RETIREMENT CENTER; Americus, Georgia 1993-1997

Licensed Practical Nurse

Delivered quality nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs for fifty-two (52) geriatric residents.

Supervised five (5) nursing assistants.

Effectively trained and oriented new LPN and RN employees.

Coordinated work assignments.

Prepared and conducted monthly in-services.

98TH GENERAL HOSPITAL; Nurnberg, Germany 1990-1993

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provided quality nursing care to Medical/Surgical Military and Civilian hospitalized patients.

Trained and oriented new LPN and Nursing Assistant employees.

BELL HAVEN CONVALESCENT HOME; Killeen, Texas 1989-1990

Licensed Practical Nurse

Delivered nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs for twenty-five (25) geriatric residents.

Supervised two (2) nursing assistants.

Prepared six-week schedules for five (5) LPN employees.

EDUCATION

Capella University; Minneapolis, Minnesota

Doctor of Nursing Practice 2016

Capella University; Minneapolis, Minnesota

Master of Science in Nursing with a Specialization in Nurse Educator 2012

Georgia Southwestern State University; Americus, Georgia

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing 2000

Georgia Southwestern State University; Americus, Georgia

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing 1997

Middle Georgia Technical Institute; Warner Robins, Georgia

Practical Nursing Diploma 1989

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Georgia Nurses Association (GNA)

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses (STTI)

Georgia Association of Nurse Educators (GANE)

REFREENCES

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