Amber Gutierrez
Saint Hedwig
Summary
Assisted in delivering patient-centered care across various healthcare environments. Supported development of individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams. Aided in providing quality patient care following physician directives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager , Emergency Department
HCA Healthcare Methodist
01.2025 - Current
- Led emergency department staff in delivering high-quality patient care during critical situations.
- Developed and implemented departmental policies to enhance operational efficiency and patient safety.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive patient treatment plans and timely communication.
- Streamlined triage processes, reducing wait times and improving patient flow within the emergency department.
- Mentored nursing staff through professional development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic solutions effectively.
- Managed budget allocations for departmental resources, optimizing cost-efficiency without compromising care quality.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining accreditation status through rigorous quality assurance practices.
- Streamlined triage processes for improved patient flow and reduced wait times in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare: Methodist Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
- Supervised nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Administered emergency care to patients exhibiting critical conditions, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans and improve outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and performed assessments to evaluate patient health status and response to treatment.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, promoting understanding of post-care requirements.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows and reduced wait times in the ER.
- Managed triage processes, prioritizing patient care based on severity of conditions presented in the emergency department.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CPT Jennifer Moreno Clinic-Ft Sam Houston
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Responsible for triaging patients and obtaining vital signs for providers
- Ordering medications and referrals for specialists for patients for continuity of care
- Monthly HEDIS for patients to obtain preventative care such as colonoscopy, mammograms, and PAP smears
- Obtaining samples to send to lab for COVID, Flu, and Strep swabs
LVN Charge Nurse
Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Home
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Responsible for delegating assignments to CNA's for patient care and safety
- Administration of all types of medications to include: PO, SC, IM, and PEG tube medications
- Contacting physicians for any patient change in conditions
- Working with interdisciplinary team such as dietary and psychiatric services for continuity of care for patients
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Legend Oaks Healthcare
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Advocacy for patients utilizing interdisciplinary teams to include dietary, wound care, and psychiatry
- Transcribing all orders monthly to MARS/TARS
- Delegation of assignments to RN, LVN's, and CNA's for patient safety
- Ensuring building was state ready for inspections
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Huebner Creek Health and Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Responsible for staffing facility, as well as being on call.
- Monitored and transcribed orders to paper MARS and TARS monthly.
- Worked on floor as necessary.
- Responsible for meeting with families to discuss care plans and long term goals for loved ones.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Silver tree Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Responsible for delegation of tasks to nurses and CNA's
- Transcribing orders into MARS/TARS
- Working with interdisciplinary teams to include OT, PT, ST, dietary, and psychiatric teams to ensure patient needs are met on levels during skilled stay
LVN Charge Nurse
Silver tree Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2011 - 05.2015
- Charge nurse prior to being promoted to assistant director, responsible for administering medications.
- Medicare charting, ensuring new orders are transcribed into patient charts
- Working with interdisciplinary teams for patients wellbeing and quality of life.
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX06.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Kaplan College
San Antonio, TX07.2011
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Compassionate care
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Health promotion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Quality improvement
- Emergency care
- Trauma nursing
- Discharge planning
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Emergency triage
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- TNCC Certification
- CPR Certification
- LPN
- PALS Certification
- LVN
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- CNA
Timeline
Nurse Manager , Emergency Department
HCA Healthcare Methodist
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare: Methodist Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
CPT Jennifer Moreno Clinic-Ft Sam Houston
02.2018 - 11.2021
LVN Charge Nurse
Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Home
03.2017 - 02.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Legend Oaks Healthcare
09.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Huebner Creek Health and Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 09.2016
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Silver tree Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2012 - 05.2015
LVN Charge Nurse
Silver tree Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2011 - 05.2015
Associate's degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Kaplan College