Amber Bourgault
Allston,MA
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic healthcare professional with a solid foundation in psychiatric nursing principles, including thorough patient assessment and effective behavioral intervention techniques. Committed to delivering high-quality care that optimizes patient outcomes and promotes mental health recovery. Exceptional ability to build trusting relationships with patients and peers in a healthcare team, ensuring a supportive environment to advance safety and collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Technician
Constellation Kids - ABA In-Home Behavior Therapy
07.2025 - Current
- Implement behavior intervention strategies
- Collect and record data on client progress and behavior changes, ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Collaborate with families and caregivers to educate them on strategies that support client development, basic communication in Spanish
Laboratory Support Technician II
Tufts Medical Center – HLA/Molecular Pathology Lab
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Updated patient files and transferred them to the digital filing system
- Updated standard operating procedures to the newest version
- Processed patient blood samples, aliquoted serum and prepared samples for molecular testing, updated sample inventory
- Coordinated with clinicians regarding samples and testing
Laboratory Support Technician
Tufts Medical Center – Clinical Support Laboratory
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Received and processed patient specimens, added-on or ordered requisitioned tests, aliquoted urine samples
- Distributed specimens to the appropriate laboratories
- Coordinated with clinicians, hospital staff, and patients regarding samples and tests
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, MA12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, MA05.2023
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Mental health evaluation
- Medication administration
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Behavior modification techniques
Certifications
- BLS, BSN, (taking NCLEX-RN exam 2/2026)
Relevant Clinical Rotations
Nursing and Promotion of Mental Health at Arbour Hospital, Psychiatric
- Performed mental status examinations, neurological assessments, assisted with
patient care and activities of daily living
Public Health Community Nursing at William E. Carter School
- Administered tube feeds and assisted with activities of daily living for students with
disabilities, modified treatments for patient needs
Nurse Practicum at Arbour Hospital, Psychiatric
- Administered medications and properly documented in the EMR, performed
mental status and neurological assessments, monitored and interpreted relevant
vital signs and lab values, wrote nursing shift notes, and collaborated with the
healthcare team to respond to patient changes
Timeline
Behavioral Technician
Constellation Kids - ABA In-Home Behavior Therapy
07.2025 - Current
Laboratory Support Technician II
Tufts Medical Center – HLA/Molecular Pathology Lab
02.2023 - 09.2024
Laboratory Support Technician
Tufts Medical Center – Clinical Support Laboratory
12.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Boston University