Amber Braysher
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Summary
Professional healthcare provider with substantial experience in travel nursing. Consistently delivers high-quality patient care, prioritizing safety and efficiency in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in critical care, patient assessment, and emergency response. Dependable and flexible, able to meet changing needs and ensure reliable support to healthcare teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Travel Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different Emergency departments as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
- Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Borgess Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability with minimal orientation to Emergency unit, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
- Exhibited strong decision-making abilities under pressure while working independently or collaboratively as part of a larger healthcare team.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
- Demonstrated expertise in various clinical skills such as IV insertion, medication administration, and patient education.
Temporary Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension Borgess Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Pride Care Ambulance
10.2003 - 01.2023
- Managed challenging scenes with multiple casualties by prioritizing patient care, delegating tasks efficiently, and maintaining clear communication among team members.
- Mentored and trained new paramedics, enhancing their skills and knowledge through hands-on instruction and real-world experience.
- Conveyed empathy towards distressed individuals during emergency responses, ultimately providing emotional support.
- Collaborated with emergency medical teams to ensure seamless patient handoffs, leading to improved continuity of care.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment that fostered growth for both new and experienced paramedics.
- Enhanced response times by coordinating with dispatchers, law enforcement, and other first responders during emergencies.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Created detailed reports documenting each call's events from start to finish while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Temporary Emergency Room Registered Nurse
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, monitoring for potential adverse reactions or side effects to ensure patient safety.
- Managed complex trauma cases with precision and skill, ensuring timely interventions that optimized positive outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-stress situations in the emergency room.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations within the emergency department.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing accurate assessments and prompt treatment for various medical emergencies.
- Performed IV insertion, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Borgess Hospital
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Vicksburg High School
Vicksburg, MIAssociate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04-2020
Certificate - Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI06-2006
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI12-2003
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Emergency care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Trauma nursing
- Psychiatric nursing
- Pediatric nursing
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care assessment
Certification
- State of Michigan Registered Nurse License - expiration date: 07/17/2026
- State of Indiana Registered Nurse License - expiration date: 10/31/2027
- State of Michigan Paramedic License - expiration date: 12/31/2027
- Basic Life Support - expiration date: 06/30/2027
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) - expiration date: 06/30/2027
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) - expiration date: 09/30/2026
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - expiration date: 10/31/2028
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)- expiration date: 08/31/2028
- NIH Stroke Scale Training and certification - expiration date: 08/07/2027
Timeline
Internal Travel Registered Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension Borgess Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - 09.2023
Temporary Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension Borgess Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2023
Temporary Emergency Room Registered Nurse
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Ascension Borgess Hospital
04.2020 - 01.2022
Paramedic Field Training Officer
Pride Care Ambulance
10.2003 - 01.2023
Vicksburg High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Certificate - Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
Kellogg Community College
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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