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AMBER CRANE

Ulysses

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Genesis Family Health
12.2017 - Current
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Nurse

Southwest Medical Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Nurse

Stanton County Hospital, Family Practice & Long Term Care Unit
09.2015 - 03.2017
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.

Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

  • Documented nursing services provided.

Nurse

Craig Pediatric Home Care
09.2013 - 10.2015
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, PEG tube and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Charge Nurse

Pioneer Manor
10.2011 - 09.2015
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.

Education

Certificate - Nursing

Clarendon College
Clarendon, TX
12.2007

High School Diploma -

Tascosa High School
Amarillo, TX
06.1996

Skills

  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • HIPAA Protocol Adherence
  • Medical Records Management
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Timeline

Nurse

Genesis Family Health
12.2017 - Current

Nurse

Southwest Medical Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2017

Nurse

Stanton County Hospital, Family Practice & Long Term Care Unit
09.2015 - 03.2017

Nurse

Craig Pediatric Home Care
09.2013 - 10.2015

Charge Nurse

Pioneer Manor
10.2011 - 09.2015

Certificate - Nursing

Clarendon College

High School Diploma -

Tascosa High School
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