Caring Pediatric Registered Nurse eager to provide compassionate and impactful care for patients in all health and living conditions. Committed to integrating new and emerging care techniques. Dedicated to individualized healthcare planning to provide optimal outcomes. Very keen on organization, efficient records maintenance, and thorough documentation. Firm believer in integrity and autonomy, as well as well rounded care team development and communication. Eager to learn and excited to serve.
Hi, I’m
Amber Floyd
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tender Love and Care PPEC
Pediatric Registered Nurse
2023.02 - Current (1 year & 7 months)
Job overview
- Maintain continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Record details regarding therapies to keep pediatric patient charts updated.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, follow-up care, G-Tube and J-Tube nutritional supplementation, perform nasal, oral, and tracheal suctioning as needed, perform wound care, and assistance with routine ADLs of pediatric patients, aged birth to 21 years of age.
- Implement care plans for pediatric patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitor pediatric patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observe and documented pediatric patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information, as well as work closely with Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy to improve overall quality of life for pediatric patients.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches effectively.
- Engage pediatric patients daily with educational and physically advancing play, toys, equipment, and materials.
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical
Nurse Intern
2022.05 - 2023.02 (9 months)
Job overview
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Working under the direct supervision of an RN, assisted with wound care, medication administration, IV implementation, health-safety precautions, patient education, ambulation, urinary catheter insertion, and maintenance.
George E. Weems Memorial Hospital
Emergency Room Registrar Associate
2021.05 - 2022.05 (1 year)
Job overview
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
- Verified insurance information, collected payment or co-payment for services and created record of visit for future billing.
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
- Collected information, forms and signatures from patients or family members to create efficient admissions experience.
- Interviewed patients or representatives to obtain and verify medical history prior to being seen by medical professionals.
- Safeguarded patient data in compliance with HIPAA and George E. Weems Memorial Hospital facility policies.
- Communicated important information to supervisor and medical team to reduce chance of errors.
- Greeted patients warmly to increase comfort and create rapport.
- Completed preliminary paperwork for incoming and outgoing patients.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
USPS - Sub Contractor
Rural Mail Carrier
2014.12 - 2021.05 (6 years & 5 months)
Job overview
- Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders, and stamp purchases in field.
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
- Wrote detailed trip reports with notable details about road conditions, weather, and obstacles encountered.
- Signed and received mail with signature requirements upon delivery and loading.
- Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
- Organized mail ahead of delivery runs for correct routing.
- Identified postage discrepancies and escalated for resolution to limit customer delays.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations while driving, upholding professional service reputation.
- Remained physically fit to safely lift and transport packages weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Distributed items on time and to correct locations for punctual, professional mail services.
- Secured and properly stored packages for delivery to eliminate damage risks.
- Conducted daily maintenance and safety checks on delivery vehicles, limiting service delays and disruptions.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Observed traffic and safety regulations for safe transport and delivery of mail.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
City of Carrabelle
Police Officer
2011.04 - 2021.02 (9 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Supervised employees for adequacy and efficiency in public service, as well as processing of evidence and crime scene.
- Worked one on one with State Attorney's Office for case expedition through the judicial system.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Certified Sexual Assault Victim's Advocate
- Served on committee organized by FDLE for sexual assault victim's investigation protocol development.
- Processed and evaluated crime scene evidence, packaged and transported evidence for state submission to FDLE submission in Tallahassee, FL.
- Investigated unattended deaths and made death notifications to families.
- Assisted local Fire and EMS with residential and commercial fires, as well as was a first responder for all medical calls within my jurisdiction.
- Performed basic life support, CPR, and rendered other life saving measures to individuals experiencing emergency medical issues.
- Received the Life Saving Award for the direct saving of 2 citizen's lives, experiencing medical emergencies.
- Routinely performed firearms training, Crisis Intervention training, Domestic Violence training, Juvenile Sexual Offender training, blood-borne pathogen training, and crime scene processing training.
Education
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne Melbourne, FL
No Degree from Criminal Justice
2015.01 - 2016.06 (1 year & 5 months)
University Overview
Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee, FL
No Degree from Nursing
2002.08 - 2003.08 (1 year)
University Overview
Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL
Associate of Science from Nursing
2019.01 - 2024.12 (5 years & 11 months)
University Overview
Florida Public Safety Institute Havana, FL
Basic Recruit Law Enforcement Certificate from Law Enforcement
2009.02 - 2009.11 (9 months)
University Overview
Skills
- Growth and development monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Child Development
- Pediatric CPR
- Vital data collection
- Infection Control
- Chart updating
- Enteral Feeding (G-Tube and J-Tube)
- Medication administration and medication error prevention
- Detail oriented
- Very organized
- Work well under pressure
- Superb autonomy
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Tender Love and Care PPEC
2023.02 - Current (1 year & 7 months)
Nurse Intern
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical
2022.05 - 2023.02 (9 months)
Emergency Room Registrar Associate
George E. Weems Memorial Hospital
2021.05 - 2022.05 (1 year)
Gulf Coast State College
Associate of Science from Nursing
2019.01 - 2024.12 (5 years & 11 months)
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
No Degree from Criminal Justice
2015.01 - 2016.06 (1 year & 5 months)
Rural Mail Carrier
USPS - Sub Contractor
2014.12 - 2021.05 (6 years & 5 months)
Police Officer
City of Carrabelle
2011.04 - 2021.02 (9 years & 10 months)
Florida Public Safety Institute
Basic Recruit Law Enforcement Certificate from Law Enforcement
2009.02 - 2009.11 (9 months)
Tallahassee Community College
No Degree from Nursing
2002.08 - 2003.08 (1 year)
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