Amber Ferguson
Hoschton,GA
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience and proficient educational background. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Northeast Ga Medical Center
Braselton, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Travel Registered Nurse
United Regional Medical Trauma Center
Wichita Falls, TX
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity in a level-2 Trauma Center.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to titratable critical-care drip infusions to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
Registered Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawton, OK
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army: Active Duty
Katy, TX
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents and safely administered medications in stressful field settings.
- Developed and deployed triage skills and delivered optimal emergency care in combat environments.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Completed patient care reports and checklists of daily duties per established military practices, guidelines and regulations.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings.
- Operated electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients in a foreign country.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Staff Member
Czech Catholic Nursing Home
Hillji, TX
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Master Of Science In Nursing - Degree in Progress
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.2018
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - English Language And Literature Studies
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TXSkills
- Care Coordination and critical thinking
- Immunizations and Vaccination Administration
- Patient Care Assessment, treatment, Evaluation, & Discharge
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication & Education
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Procedure Setup & Physician Assistance
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Test Interpretations of Labs & EKGs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Student Precepting
- Adherence to Infection Control Process
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Compact State)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Northeast Ga Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
United Regional Medical Trauma Center
10.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
12.2018 - 07.2021
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army: Active Duty
08.2013 - 05.2016
Staff Member
Czech Catholic Nursing Home
01.2011 - 07.2013
Master Of Science In Nursing - Degree in Progress
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Kaplan University
Some College (No Degree) - English Language And Literature Studies
Wharton County Junior College