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Amber Douglass

BSN/RN
Parkville,MD

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency services, acute care, psychiatric nursing, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Led multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care and develop effective treatment plans. Committed to continuous improvement through staff development and best practices. Strong clinical skills and problem-solving abilities, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering team success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse(Charge Nurse)

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Baltimore , MD
11.2023 - Current
  • Ensured accurate and timely medication administration according to physician prescriptions.
  • Supported physicians in patient care by taking vital signs and administering injections, contributing to accurate assessments and timely interventions.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and families during treatment.
  • Monitored patient progress and promptly reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely adjustments to care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on disease prevention and proper health management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Maintained detailed medical records for each patient, ensuring accurate documentation of health conditions and treatment plans.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests, including urinalysis and blood glucose monitoring.

CM/DN RN Charge Nurse Skilled Nursing

Edenwald Retirement Community
Baltimore, MD
06.2019 - Current

Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.

  • Performed several functions of resident care including grooming and hygiene, collecting vital signs, observed residents, and reported any unusual condition,accident or incident to nurse.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated patient assessments and developed tailored care plans to address individual health needs.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
  • Managed medication administration and ensured compliance with protocols.
  • Executed quality improvement initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency in patient care delivery.
  • Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for documentation.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments in the electronic health record system.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure effective patient care delivery.
  • Evaluated outcomes of delegated tasks through assessment of patient data such as vital signs, laboratory results, physical findings.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on medical diagnosis.
  • Coordinated referrals for specialty services to support comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed for urgent situations involving safety issues or mental health crises.

LPN (ER) Fellowship

University of Maryland Emergency Department
Baltimore, MD
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Administered all medications accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Assessed patient progress during treatments, promptly reporting abnormalities to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
  • Delivered essential patient care, including bathing, grooming, changing bedding, and assisting with feeding, to enhance patient comfort and hygiene.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health-related topics.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, including doctors, nurses, and social workers, to facilitate comprehensive and quality patient care.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.

Education

CM/DN Delegating Nurse Case Management - DDA/ALF

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
01-2026

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
09-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse

Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA

Skills

  • Nursing
  • Patient assessment
  • Direct patient care
  • Care Plan Management
  • Patient care oversight
  • Patient Case Management
  • Care coordination
  • Medication Administration
  • Client safety
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Education
  • Wound care management
  • Behavioral Management
  • Discharge planning
  • Clinical leadership
  • Chronic care management
  • Care transition coordination
  • Healthcare operations
  • Resource utilization
  • Quality improvement
  • EMR / EHR
  • Healthcare technology
  • Patient safety
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Documentation
  • Client documentation
  • Care assessment
  • Delegation techniques
  • Clinical judgment
  • Medication administration
  • Team collaboration
  • Home care
  • Operational efficiency
  • Family Support
  • Health education
  • Well visit procedures
  • Peripheral IV insertion
  • Blood draw techniques
  • PICC line maintenance
  • Immunizations and vaccinations
  • Wound dressing
  • Problem-solving
  • Ethical practice
  • Staff development
  • Communication skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Immunizations and vaccinations
  • Care plan development
  • Clinical judgment
  • Chronic care management
  • Case management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Care transition coordination
  • Operational efficiency
  • Patient Case Management
  • Integrated care planning
  • Patient engagement strategies
  • Nursing case coordination

Certification

  • CM/DN Delegating Nurse Case/Case Management
  • Certified Dementia Practitioner

Affiliations

  • Quality Safety
  • QAPI Committee
  • Infection Control
  • Cauti Comittee

Timeline

Registered Nurse(Charge Nurse)

Dept. of Veteran Affairs
11.2023 - Current

LPN (ER) Fellowship

University of Maryland Emergency Department
09.2022 - 06.2023

CM/DN RN Charge Nurse Skilled Nursing

Edenwald Retirement Community
06.2019 - Current

CM/DN Delegating Nurse Case Management - DDA/ALF

Anne Arundel Community College

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Chamberlain University

Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse

Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Amber DouglassBSN/RN