Amber Calkins
CASPER,WY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborates well with multi-disciplinary team members regarding patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Clinical Director
Epsilon Health Solutions
Casper, WY
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN
Epsilon Health Solutions
Casper, WY
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
RN, ICU
Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, WY
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, WY
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed wound dressing changes following prescribed orders from the physician.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers and discharges from the unit.
- Assisted physicians with pre-operative and post-operative care of patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee05-2013
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Critical Care
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Home Health Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Plan Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Clinical Director
Epsilon Health Solutions
07.2023 - Current
RN
Epsilon Health Solutions
04.2020 - 07.2023
RN, ICU
Wyoming Medical Center
10.2016 - 12.2019
RN, Medical-Surgical
Wyoming Medical Center
07.2013 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University