Amber Davis
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Triage patient via phone to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Addressed diverse patient needs with empathetic and thorough nursing practices.
- Telephone assessments, symptom management, medication review, Provide Disposition through Schmitt-Thompson Protocols, providing instructions, and managing phone calls.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Lawrence Central School
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced student/staff satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy for students.
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
12.2010 - 09.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Student Nurse
Eskenazi Hospital
03.2006 - 08.2009
- 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.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05-2009
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Family education
- Chronic disease management
- Medical recordkeeping
- Managing deadlines
- Preventive health
- Appointment scheduling
- Call triaging
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Lawrence Central School
01.2011 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse
IU Health Methodist Hospital
12.2010 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse, Student Nurse
Eskenazi Hospital
03.2006 - 08.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Marian University
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