Amber Baughman-Nunez
Westminster,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional with significant experience in critical care environments. Adept at managing complex patient cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and results-driven approach in dynamic healthcare settings. Skills include patient assessment, critical decision-making, and advanced life support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
City of Hope National Medical Center
10.2015 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
IMC Registered Nurse
St Rose De Lima Hospital
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all nursing activities using electronic health records systems.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control measures such as proper hand hygiene and equipment sterilization.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with healthcare team members.
Acute Rehab Registered Nurse
St Rose De Lima Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CABachelor of Science - Nursing
Roseman University
Henderson, NV06.2012
Skills
Intensive Care Unit Experience
Central Line Management
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Chest Tube Management
Airway Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Management
Ventriculostomy Drain Management
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
City of Hope National Medical Center
10.2015 - Current
IMC Registered Nurse
St Rose De Lima Hospital
10.2013 - 10.2015
Acute Rehab Registered Nurse
St Rose De Lima Hospital
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roseman University
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