Amber Evans
Summary
Accomplished Nursing Supervisor with a proven track record at Covenant Medical Center, excelling in patient care management and clinical leadership. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance and staff development, significantly enhancing patient services coordination.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Covenant Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Charge Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Covenant Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
American Mobile Healthcare
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center, UMC
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Registered Respiratory Charge
Northwest Texas Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
Respiratory Therapist
Northwest Texas Hospital
05.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Emergency Room Technician
Northwest Texas Hospital
05.2000 - 05.2007
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX05-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05-2007
Skills
- Patient care management
- Quality improvement
- Staff mentoring and coaching
- Staff scheduling
- Records review
- Regulatory compliance
- Clinical leadership
- Staff development
- Patient services coordination
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Covenant Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Covenant Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
American Mobile Healthcare
09.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Medical Center, UMC
01.2014 - 09.2015
Registered Respiratory Charge
Northwest Texas Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2014
Respiratory Therapist
Northwest Texas Hospital
05.2007 - 01.2010
Emergency Room Technician
Northwest Texas Hospital
05.2000 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lubbock Christian University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Amarillo College