Amy Ferris
Appomattox
Work Preference
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care, teamwork, and leadership within high-pressure environments. Proven ability to maintain composure during challenging situations while effectively managing difficult patients. Strong relationship-building skills with patients, families, and colleagues, supported by empathetic communication and exceptional customer service. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise in administrative roles to enhance healthcare operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN RN
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Contributed to various roles, including assisting in surgery, providing patient care in the preoperative holding area, and covering for staff during lunch breaks.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Centra Health
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Performed patient intake and documented vital signs, chief complaints, medications, and health histories to facilitate accurate care planning.
- Reviewed patient charts to ensure completion of recent tests and referrals prior to appointments, enhancing appointment readiness.
- Coordinated with providers to develop workflows that streamline patient care processes and improve service delivery.
Evening Shift Clinical Coordinator
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Primary duties included but not limited to managing staff and other resources (anesthesia, radiology, pathology, etc.) for up to 10 operating rooms and 10-15 staff members
- Coordinated case postings for the next day, collaborating with sales representatives and vendors to ensure readiness.
- Served as a reliable resource for procedure-related inquiries, enhancing staff knowledge and confidence.
- Adheres to established hospital and unit policies and procedures
- Adheres to hospital mission statement
- Scrubs and circulates as it relates to the scope of nursing practice
- Pursues professional growth opportunities
- Communicates with peers, physicians, and other departments to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Organizes work to complete duties accurately and efficiently
- Prepares patient for surgery by checking chart for consents, antibiotic/ medication orders, and any other necessary forms for accuracy and completeness
- Selected cases and prepared operating rooms for the next day's surgeries, ensuring efficient workflow.
RN II
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
04.2007 - 01.2018
- Exercises sound judgment and decision making skills on behalf of patient, self, and peers
- Pursues professional growth opportunities
- Communicates with peers, physicians, and other departments to ensure positive patient outcomes
- Organizes work to complete duties accurately and efficiently
- Serves as a professional member of the operating room team
- Adheres to hospital and unit policies and procedures
- Supports the mission statement of the hospital
RN II
Carilion-Roanoke Memorial Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Scrubbed and circulated cases in general, urology, and gynecology specialties to ensure efficient surgical procedures
- Applied nursing process to achieve positive patient outcomes through effective monitoring and intervention
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
RN I/ II
Centra Health- Virginia Baptist Hospital
05.1998 - 10.2006
- Primary duties included scrubbing and circulating cases in the specialties of gynecology, urology, plastics, otolaryngology, and general surgery
- Completed 32 hours of continuing education annually to enhance professional competency.
- Uses nursing process to coordinate patient care as it relates to the scope of nursing practice
- Maintained absenteeism rate below 3% by consistently adhering to scheduled shifts and responsibilities.
- Ensures a safe patient experience through collaboration with coworkers, anesthesia care providers, and accessory department staff (x-ray, pathology, etc.).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-1998
Skills
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Fast paced
- Decision making
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Teamwork
- Health promotion
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient intake
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Medical office experience
Additional Information
I have experience with managing multiple phone line systems, customer service, teamwork, and basic computer skills.
Licenses and Certifications
*Virginia Registered Nurse License #0001159778 Expires May 31, 2028
* American Heart Association BLS eCard code 255419007771 Expires 03/2027
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
Centra Health
04.2025 - 05.2025
PRN RN
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2025
Evening Shift Clinical Coordinator
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
02.2018 - 01.2022
RN II
HCA- Lewis Gale Medical Center
04.2007 - 01.2018
RN II
Carilion-Roanoke Memorial Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2007
RN I/ II
Centra Health- Virginia Baptist Hospital
05.1998 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University