Amber Benford
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Experienced and motivated ER nurse with a background in healthcare that includes 1.5 years as a CNA, 2 years as a Medical Assistant, 8 months of Nurse Intern experience, and 3 years of ER nursing experience. Skilled in delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and effectively communicating with patients and their families. Seeking a remote nursing position to utilize my diverse experience and provide exceptional care in a virtual setting.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Nurse Intern
Benefis Health System
Great Falls, MT
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 comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses.
Medical Assistant
Alluvion Health
Great Falls, MT
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physicians.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a 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
Great Falls, MT
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
- Effective Communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Triage
- Patient Intake and Discharge
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Nursing student/ New Grad Precepting
- Physician Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Hipaa And Confidentiality
References
References available upon request.
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
Awards and Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Recipient - 2022
- Benefis Best - 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Nurse Intern
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