Amber Benford
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
Benefis Health System
12.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Medical Assistant
Alluvion Health
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives to encourage test utilization among underserved populations.
Server Trainer
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2015 - 11.2020
- Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items, and performance strategies.
- Provided feedback and guidance to help servers develop industry skills and knowledge.
- Utilized effective communication techniques to support server learning and comprehension.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology
Great Falls, MT05.2021
Skills
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- Family Advocacy
- Shared Governance
- EMR / EHR
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Triage
- Intake and Discharge
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- NIHSS -National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
- ESI/Triage training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Benefis Health System
12.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Alluvion Health
05.2020 - 02.2021
Server Trainer
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2015 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology
Awards
Daisy Award Recipient - 2022
Awards
Daisy Award Recipient - 2022