Amber Bedley
Franklin,GA
Summary
Certified Nurse Practitioner with five years of experience in gastroenterology inpatient and outpatient settings. Prior work includes twelve years of nursing at the bedside. Background in emergency, psychiatry, and medical/surgical bedside patient care. Dedicated and compassionate care provided to adult patients. Focused on delivering high quality patient centered care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates
11.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing expert acute care nursing interventions and timely responses to critical situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for acutely ill patients.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary to achieve optimal results.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Providing care for up to 24 patients a day.
Charge Nurse
Tanner Medical Health Systems
07.2011 - 12.2018
- 3 East- Medical/Surgical
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Health Systems
03.2008 - 07.2011
- Carrollton 2 West/ Willowbrooke
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up support for patients transitioning to outpatient care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Health Systems
07.2006 - 03.2008
- Higgins General Emergency Room
- Cared for as many as 50 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Health Systems
04.2005 - 10.2005
- 4 East- Medical/Surgical
- Managed caseload of 20 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
South University
Savannah, GA04.2018
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL08.2014
Associate of Science/Nursing -
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL05.2005
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Plan Development
- Lab result evaluation
Certification
- AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, 05/2023, 05/2028
- Georgia Board of Nursing License, Active RN and APNP license, RN 177590
- American Heart Association- ACLS 1/2024-1/2026
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
West Georgia Gastroenterology Associates
11.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse
Tanner Medical Health Systems
07.2011 - 12.2018
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Health Systems
03.2008 - 07.2011
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Health Systems
07.2006 - 03.2008
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Tanner Medical Health Systems
04.2005 - 10.2005
Master of Science in Nursing -
South University
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science/Nursing -
Southern Union State Community College
- AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, 05/2023, 05/2028
- Georgia Board of Nursing License, Active RN and APNP license, RN 177590
- American Heart Association- ACLS 1/2024-1/2026
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