Amber Atcheson
Virginia Beach
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished graduate student with a genuine passion for nursing and advancing in the healthcare field, seeking a Nursing scholarship to further my education and obtain my career goals. Eager to succeed with the goal of then securing a higher position in healthcare, after successful completion of my nursing program and bachelor's degree in nursing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Comprehensive Pain Management Center
Virginia Beach
09.2019 - Current
- Assist with doctor orders and scheduling patients
- Critical thinking and proficient documentation
- Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs
- Setting up sterile fields and assisting in sterile procedures
- Patient education
- Referrals, refills, prior authorizations
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Comprehensive Pain Management Center
Virginia Beach
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Assist with doctor orders and scheduling patients
- Critical thinking and proficient documentation
- Rooming patients and obtaining vital signs
- Setting up sterile fields and assisting in sterile procedures
- Patient education
- Referrals, refills, prior authorizations
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Float Pool
Hampton Roads Southside
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided a variety of care to all patients from age newborn to adult from family practice to specialties
- Performed EKGS, vital signs, accuchecks, specimen testing
- Carried out treatment plans, delivered high quality care in multiple settings
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Pediatric Physicians
Virginia Beach
01.2014 - 10.2017
- Provides a variety of care to all patients from age newborn to adult, follow physician’s orders, provide patient education, completing care plans, and complete medical forms
- Serves as a safety coach and laboratory lead
- Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments
- Provide patient teaching, phone advice, monthly audits and go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service
Licensed Practical Nurse
Continuum Pediatrics
Chesapeake
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Delivered in-home nursing services
- Performed vital signs, wound dressing and care, medication administration, G-tube feedings, respiratory treatments and assessments
- Provided IV therapy, patient bathing and hygiene assistance, assessed and documented patient progress and symptoms each visit
- Followed treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery, pain and discomfort, infections, complications, and optimize patient outcomes
Education
Applied Science Degree - Registered Nursing
Medical Careers Institute, College of Health Science of ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2019
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Medical Careers Institute, College of Health Science of ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA11.2010
Skills
- Great attention to detail
- Modeling core values and service standards
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Therapeutic effective communication
- Time management
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, VA BOARD OF NURSING, 0001289978, 03/31/27
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification, 03/31/2027
- Licensed Practical Nurse Preceptor – LPN/MA Workshop, 09/16
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Comprehensive Pain Management Center
09.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Comprehensive Pain Management Center
03.2018 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Float Pool
10.2017 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Pediatric Physicians
01.2014 - 10.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Continuum Pediatrics
08.2011 - 01.2014
Applied Science Degree - Registered Nursing
Medical Careers Institute, College of Health Science of ECPI University
Diploma of Practical Nursing -
Medical Careers Institute, College of Health Science of ECPI University
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