Amber Harpe
Decker,IN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital-Cath Lab
Vincennes, Indiana
06.2026 - Current
- Monitored hemodynamic data during angioplasty and diagnostic heart procedures.
- Assisted physicians with sterile field and catheter setup.
- Administered sedation and medications per cath lab protocols.
- Ensured patient safety by monitoring hemodynamics, arrhythmias and oxygen saturation levels throughout the procedure.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Evansville, Indiana
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Care for pediatric home health patients
- Performed patient assessments for Maxim Healthcare nursing assignments.
- Administered medications following physician orders and facility protocols.
- Documented care in electronic health records for Maxim Healthcare clients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to care teams.
Registered Nurse-Hospice, ED
Deaconess Medical Center
Evansville
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse-ED
Total Med-Travel Agency
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Initiated appropriate resuscitative measures in life-threatening situations.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergent situations while maintaining calmness under pressure.
- Monitored patient progress and responded to changing conditions or responses to treatment.
Registered Nurse-ED
Good Samaritan Hospital
Vincennes, IN
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for ED patients requiring additional care following hospitalization.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, X-rays, blood tests and urinalyses.
- Recorded patient information such as vital signs, treatments administered, and other pertinent data.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all procedures performed in accordance with hospital standards.
Registered Nurse-Critical Care Transport
St. Vincent Evansville
Evansville, IN
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse-IMC, ED, SDS
Good Samaritan Hospital
Vincennes, IN
11.2012 - 12.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Communicated patient progress and issues with families, physicians and other agencies.
Registered Nurse-ED
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
Evansville, IN
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse-Stepdown
St. Mary’s Hospital
Evansville, IN
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05.2012
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Taking vitals
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Flow sheet charting
- Documenting vitals
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Patient Care
- Family and patient support
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- Stroke Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital-Cath Lab
06.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2026 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse-Hospice, ED
Deaconess Medical Center
11.2024 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse-ED
Total Med-Travel Agency
08.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse-ED
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse-Critical Care Transport
St. Vincent Evansville
01.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse-ED
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse-IMC, ED, SDS
Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2012 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse-Stepdown
St. Mary’s Hospital
05.2012 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vincennes University