Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Health Care Training
Awards
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Amber Herrada

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Post-Acute Covid Response Nurse

Department Of Veterans Affairs- Palo Alto
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated with management to assist with opening new unit in response to Covid-19 surg
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.

Staff Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente
03.2020 - Current
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Managed Ventilators and monitored patients' for acute changes in condition.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Staff Nurse II- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/ Step Down Unit

Department Of Veterans Affairs- Palo Alto
12.2018 - Current
  • Directed patient care and teaching in accordance with patient care standards and physician's orders
  • Cared for patients in 18 -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations
  • Collaborated with all members of patient's healthcare team to ensure proper and appropriate level of care
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 4-5 patients daily

Staff Nurse II-Rehabilitation

Department Of Veteran Affairs- Palo Alto
10.2015 - 12.2018
  • Charge nurse on a Poly-trauma acute rehabilitation unit
  • Oversaw average of 9-14 patients per shift
  • Delegated staff nurse duties
  • Directed patient care teaching in accordance with patient care standards and physician's orders
  • Actively participated on unit as as skin care champion
  • Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families
  • Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities

Respite Care Provider

Sumita Kalra
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Coordinate with family to promote optimal plan of care for 4 year old child with cerebral palsy
  • Engage child in routine physical therapy exercises
  • Assist with activities of daily living

Direct Support Profession/Independent Living Skills Instructor

Bethesda Lutheran Communities
11.2011 - 04.2014
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
  • Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Samuel Merritt University
San Mateo, CA
06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • CA Registered Nurse License #95066916 3/2023- 3/2025
  • BLS 8/2023- 8/2025
  • Recognizing Pediatric Extremis Training 3/27/2015
  • ACLS 10/2023-10/2025
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certified

Additional Health Care Training

  • Covid-19 ICU Nurse Response Training (5/2020-6/2020)
  • EPIC Training
  • CPRS Training
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Safety Management & Response Techniques (SMART) Training

Awards

Recognized Daisy award recipient-2016

Timeline

Post-Acute Covid Response Nurse

Department Of Veterans Affairs- Palo Alto
07.2020 - 09.2021

Staff Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente
03.2020 - Current

Staff Nurse II- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry/ Step Down Unit

Department Of Veterans Affairs- Palo Alto
12.2018 - Current

Staff Nurse II-Rehabilitation

Department Of Veteran Affairs- Palo Alto
10.2015 - 12.2018

Respite Care Provider

Sumita Kalra
11.2013 - 05.2014

Direct Support Profession/Independent Living Skills Instructor

Bethesda Lutheran Communities
11.2011 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Samuel Merritt University

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

California State University, East Bay

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