Amber Hedrick
Broussard,LA
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Eunice Community Home Health
Eunice, LA
03.2023 - Current
- I attended to the medical needs of infants and children in their home. The needs were specific to each child and their comorbidities. I administered medications, monitored temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure. As the RN I provided a complete head to toe assessment and intervened as needed; including having to provide teaching and education on special needs for their child/children.
RN Supervisor
Maison Teche Nursing Home
Jeanerette, LA
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Served as an active member on committees focused on improving quality initiatives at the facility level.
- Ensured that all documentation met legal requirements before submission.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Took call & was responsible for maintaining proper education of staff members and was productive in all meetings.
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Lafayette General Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters such as blood pressure, heart rate, rhythm. during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Assisted with transporting patients from the Cath Lab back to their rooms following completion of the procedure.
- Prepared necessary documents such as consent forms and medical histories prior to each procedure.
RN
Lafayette General Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives within the department.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while following established nursing standards of care.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's condition.
- Managed medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps.
- Organized workflows within the Emergency Department efficiently while ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
LPN
Lafayette General Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
06.2009 - 07.2014
- Identified potential risks associated with surgical procedures during preoperative evaluations.
- Ensured that all post-operative orders were completed in a timely manner per hospital policy guidelines.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while administering post-operative care.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Provided post-operative care and monitored for complications such as infection, bleeding, or pain.
- Instructed patients on proper use of medical equipment and safety measures while recovering at home.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when assessing and treating patients after surgery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between hospital departments within the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information in the electronic health record.
Education
RNA - Nursing
LSU Euince
Eunice, LA05-2014
LPN - Nursing
Lafayette General Medical Center School of Health
Lafayette, LA11-2009
Skills
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Quality Improvement
- Geriatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Discharge Planning
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infectious disease control
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Care Planning
- Wound Care
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Chart updating
- Care Plan Development
- Intake and discharge
- Staff Supervision
- Trauma recovery
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Follow-up calls
- Patient Monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- OR and ER experience
Timeline
RN
Eunice Community Home Health
03.2023 - Current
RN Supervisor
Maison Teche Nursing Home
12.2021 - 08.2022
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Lafayette General Medical Center
12.2020 - 07.2021
RN
Lafayette General Medical Center
06.2014 - 06.2019
LPN
Lafayette General Medical Center
06.2009 - 07.2014
RNA - Nursing
LSU Euince
LPN - Nursing
Lafayette General Medical Center School of Health
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