Amber Clare
Viera,FL
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 and other medical professionals to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Outpatient Clinic
Viera, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized patient care plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Counseled patients on health promotion activities such as diet, exercise, stress management, disease prevention and immunizations.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal continuity of patient care across settings.
- Managed telephone calls from patients seeking guidance regarding their health concerns.
- Conducted follow up phone calls with discharged patients to assess post hospitalization recovery status.
- Charge Nurse for unit from 2014 to present. My duties are a wide range of responsibilities, critical to maintaining efficient and effective operations on the unit. Planning requires me to anticipate workload fluctuations and make adjustments as necessary. Problem solving is part of my role, addressing and resolving any issues that arise, whether it be patient care related, staff conflicts, or operational challenges.
- Case Management
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2003 - 06.2006
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations while ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available when treating a patient in the ICU setting.
- Assessed patient's condition and managed complex medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Identified potential problems and concerns before they become serious issues requiring intervention.
- Coordinated daily rounds with interdisciplinary teams to discuss plan of care updates for assigned patients.
Student Nurse Technician
VA Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2002 - 04.2003
- Provided direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as vital sign measurements, blood draws and specimen collection.
- Observed patient behavior to detect changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from other staff members.
- Transported patients safely between departments within the hospital setting.
- Reported any changes in patient status or concerns to the supervising RN immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma College of Nursing
Oklahoma City, OK05-2003
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medical assessment
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Needs Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient and family advocacy
- Training staff
- Follow-up calls
- Call triaging
- Chronic Disease management
- Preventive Healthcare
- Delegation and Motivation
- Clear Patient Communication
Affiliations
- Covid Task Team 2020
- Covid Caller 2020
- Volunteer for Who We Play For doing ECG screenings for students in my community
- Charge Nurse since 2014
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Excellence in Nursing Award
Certification
- BLS
- ANCC Board Certified Ambulatory Care Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Outpatient Clinic
08.2024 - Current
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
05.2003 - 06.2006
Student Nurse Technician
VA Medical Center
01.2002 - 04.2003
- BLS
- ANCC Board Certified Ambulatory Care Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma College of Nursing
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