Amber Gimnick
Oxford
Summary
Healthcare Professional with 14 years of experience delivering high acuity patient care and comprehensive clinical assessments in fast paced environments. Consistently elevates the standard of patient care through strategic care coordination, adherence to evidence based nursing protocols, and seamless cross functional team collaboration. Skilled in managing dynamic caseloads, stabilizing critical situations, and advocating for patient safety and comfort.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Corrections
Advanced Correctional Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to incarcerated patients, ensuring compliance with established medical protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting treatment plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Led training sessions for new staff on best practices in correctional healthcare, improving team performance and efficiency.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient health status, documenting findings to inform clinical decisions and interventions.
- Developed emergency response protocols for medical crises, ensuring rapid action and coordination during critical situations.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Montello Care Center
11.2022 - 03.2025
- PRN Staff Nursing
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, ensuring accurate documentation of patient conditions and needs.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections through rigorous adherence to protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
RN Case Manager
International Quality Homecare
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure comprehensive service delivery and continuity of care.
- Assessed patient needs through thorough evaluations, enhancing individualized treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on ongoing assessment.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare systems, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure comprehensive support across multidisciplinary teams.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care strategies to enhance quality of life.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting outcomes, and adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal results.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and end-of-life planning resources.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
RN/Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Dialysis
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Administered dialysis treatments, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient responses and adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis processes, fostering understanding of care requirements.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing risk of complications during treatments.
- Managed time effectively while juggling multiple patients at once, prioritizing tasks based on urgency without compromising quality of care delivered.
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs during dialysis procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients requiring dialysis.
Surgical RN
Divine Savior Hospital
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Coordinated surgical procedures ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms with necessary instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Educated patients and families on pre-operative and post-operative care instructions.
- Streamlined inventory management of surgical supplies, reducing waste and improving availability.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Surgical RN
Berlin Memorial Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2014
Education
Associate Nursing Degree - Associate of Science in Nursing
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin05-2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Setting up referrals
- Home health care
- Medical records management
- Case management
- Hospice and palliative care
- Intravenous therapy
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN License
Timeline
RN Corrections
Advanced Correctional Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Montello Care Center
11.2022 - 03.2025
RN Case Manager
International Quality Homecare
04.2021 - 03.2022
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
04.2019 - 04.2021
RN/Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Dialysis
11.2016 - 04.2019
Surgical RN
Divine Savior Hospital
11.2014 - 11.2016
Surgical RN
Berlin Memorial Hospital
09.2012 - 11.2014
Associate Nursing Degree - Associate of Science in Nursing
Mid-State Technical College