Amandah Gustafson

Emergency room

• Assessed emergency patients promptly and prioritized care using triage protocols.
• Administered medications, IV therapies, and emergency treatments with accurate documentation.
• Monitored vital signs and responded quickly to clinical changes during acute episodes.
• Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and support staff during urgent interventions.
• Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, follow-up care, and warning signs.
• Managed electronic health records to ensure timely charting, orders, and care coordination.

• Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
• Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
• Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Adapted quickly to critical care, telemetry, and med-surg units while maintaining safe, consistent patient care.
• Monitored hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, and respiratory changes to support timely clinical interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate complex care plans and patient transfers.
• Supported ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and post-procedure recovery across rotating critical care assignments.
• Promoted a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors through diligent adherence to infection control measures and prevention protocols.
• Assessed vascular access needs and selected appropriate devices based on patient condition and treatment plan. 2. Inserted peripheral IVs, PICCs, and midlines using ultrasound guidance and sterile technique. 3. Monitored catheter sites for complications, infection signs, and line patency during ongoing care. 4. Educated patients and caregivers on device maintenance, dressing changes, and infection prevention. 5. Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and care teams to support timely access placement. 6. Documented procedures, site assessments, and patient responses in electronic medical records. 7. Troubleshot difficult access cases and adapted techniques to improve insertion success. 8. Followed evidence-based standards for aseptic practice, line care, and vascular access safety.