Amber Gardner
Pickerington,OH
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with a passion for providing the highest quality of medical care. Compassionate and driven. Always willing to advocate for patients and their families. Knowledgeable and skilled at maximizing patient care and safety. Growing leader with a passion for training and precepting new nurses, as well as orienting travel nurses to the workplace. Willing and excited to learn knew skills. Highly adaptable.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.2018 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, Inserting IV and urinary catheters, tracheostomy care, and specimen collection.
- Precepted many new nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Shift Manager
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and service.
- Created checklists to promote cleanliness and organization.
- Responsible for opening and closing.
- Promoted within 1 month.
Shift Manager
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs
01.2007 - 02.2012
- Consistently exhibited a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep the store operating smoothly.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Sliced deli meats, baked bread, prepared tuna salad and toppings. Received catering orders and managed the register.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2023
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Intakes and Discharges
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Withdrawal Symptom management
- Infection Control Measures
- Chest Tube management
- Intermediate Care Nurse
- Airway assessment and management
Certification
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Staff RN
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Shift Manager
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
02.2012 - 08.2012
Shift Manager
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs
01.2007 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University