Amber Duncan
Dover,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional prepared for Vascular Access roles. Strong skills in catheter insertion, patient assessment, and vascular device management. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. High standards of care, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities. PICC line insertion training currently in progress.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
01.2019 - Current
- Medical/Surgical - Jan, 2019 – June, 2019
- Antepartum/Postpartum/Women’s Post op – July, 2019 – Dec, 2019
- IMCU/COVID unit – Jan, 2020 – Dec, 2020
- Trauma ICU – Jan, 2021 – present
- Registered Nurse with 7 years of acute care experience specializing in vascular access, IV therapy, and ultrasound guided procedures. Skilled in midline, extended dwell, peripheral IV placement, and central line maintenance across adult populations. Committed to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and high first-stick success rates.
- Implemented evidence-based practices for vascular access procedures to enhance patient care quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients requiring vascular access.
- Educated patients and families on vascular access techniques, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Conducted assessments of patients' vascular health to determine appropriate access methods and devices.
- Expedited patient discharge through prompt removal of unnecessary lines, reducing overall length of stay in the hospital setting.
- Reduced complications through meticulous assessment of patients'' needs and appropriate catheter selection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Tampa, FL06.2018
Associate of Science - Health Science
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL06.2015
Skills
- Maintaining sterility
- Vein selection
- Clinical judgment
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Catheter care
- Ultrasound-guided Access
- Patient comfort
- PICC line management
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
Accomplishments
Multiple Daisy Award Nominations
Daisy Award Winner October 8th, 2021
Certification
- RN – 9493378 (July 8th, 2024 – July 31st, 2026)
- BLS, American Red Cross, Updated January 2026
- ACLS, American Red Cross, Updated January 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
01.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Science
South Florida State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University