Amber Carmichael
Bloomington,IN
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. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Coordinator
Indiana University Health RAHC
Bloomington, IN
09.2023 - Current
- Assigned tasks and monitored employee performance to ensure completion of daily goals.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss issues and provide feedback.
- Identified areas of improvement and implemented strategies to increase productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, overtime, and other relevant information.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations by all staff members.
- Supervised the day-to-day operations of the shift team, delegating tasks as needed.
- Evaluated current processes and procedures regularly, making improvements where necessary.
- Assisted with interviewing potential candidates for open positions on the shift team.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding any changes or updates that needed to be implemented.
RN, Emergency Department
Indiana University Health RAHC
Bloomington, Indiana
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Charge RN
Indiana University Health RAHC
Bloomington, Indiana
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Indiana University Health RAHC
Bloomington, Indiana
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
QMA
Meadowood
Bloomington, Indiana
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
CNA
Hearthstone Health Campus
Bloomington, IN
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Bloomington, IN05.2021
Skills
- Staff development and precepting
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Culturally-sensitive care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Dementia Certified
- Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana, License number 28266768C.
Timeline
Shift Coordinator
Indiana University Health RAHC
09.2023 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Indiana University Health RAHC
03.2022 - 09.2023
Charge RN
Indiana University Health RAHC
11.2021 - 09.2023
RN, Medical-Surgical
Indiana University Health RAHC
06.2021 - 09.2023
QMA
Meadowood
08.2019 - 04.2021
CNA
Hearthstone Health Campus
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
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