Amber Heard
West Point,GA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wellstar West Georgia Hospital
Lagrange, GA
02.2017 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status..
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home
Valley, AL
10.2012 - 07.2017
- 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.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lanier Nursing Home
Valley, AL
05.2009 - 04.2012
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
La Grange, GA05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL12.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA05.2011
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Medical assessment
- Patient discharging
- Nursing Plan Development
- Medication and IV administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient care planning
- Chemotherapy administration
- ACLS/BLS certifications
- Med-Surg Certfications
- Charge Nurse responsibilities
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Wound Care
- Diabetes management
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL Assistance
- Chart updating
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- Seizure Management
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical Information System Management
- EMR Systems
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Documenting vitals
- Family Education
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Relations
- HIPAA Education
- Cardiac Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wellstar West Georgia Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home
10.2012 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lanier Nursing Home
05.2009 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College