Amber Dykes
Salina,KS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in direct patient care and chronic disease management. Skilled in effective communication and emotional intelligence, contributing to individualized treatment plans and critical care support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
SRHC
Salina, KS
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted routine health assessments to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses across clinical settings.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Provided critical care support during emergency situations as needed.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital standards.
- Documented patient progress notes efficiently within the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse
Kancover
Bennington, Kansas
05.2022 - Current
- Documented patient assessments and progress accurately in electronic health records.
- Conducted routine health assessments to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS05-2016
LPN - LPN
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05-2013
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos,CA06-2008
Skills
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Patient care and support
- Medication administration and distribution
- Chronic disease management
- Intake and discharge processes
- Direct nursing care
- Emergency response
- Health education and promotion
- Documenting vitals and assessments
- Suture removal
- Maintaining patient privacy
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Care planning and coordination
- Cardiac care management
- Problem solving strategies
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
Telemetry
ACLS
BLS
PALS
TNCC
CPI
ACLS
BLS
PALS
TNCC
CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SRHC
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kancover
05.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Cloud County Community College
LPN - LPN
Hutchinson Community College
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School