Amber Hippolt
Iron Junction,MN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Professional supply chain specialist with hands-on experience in overseeing inventory management, procurement, and distribution processes. Strong focus on team collaboration and efficiency, ensuring reliable operations and adaptability to changing needs. Adept at applying organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication to drive results and maintain high standards. Passed two Joint Commission surveys with flying colors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health
08.2003 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Reduced order processing times with the introduction of an automated system, improving overall workflow.
- Provided exceptional customer service to internal departments, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced operational efficiencies and reduced downtime in central supply processes.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating favorable contracts with vendors, resulting in better pricing and terms for the organization.
- Ensured patient safety through strict adherence to sterilization protocols and rigorous quality control measures.
- Increased staff productivity and morale by providing comprehensive training programs and fostering a supportive work environment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels, minimizing stock shortages without increasing carrying costs significantly.
- Established clear performance metrics for staff members, leading to higher accountability levels and more consistent results across the team.
- Supported departmental goals by collaborating with other supervisors to develop effective resource management strategies.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently meeting financial targets without compromising service quality or patient care standards.
- Coached, managed, tasked and assessed employees on company practices and processes.
- Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
- Enforced team adherence to safety regulations and protocols.
- Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
Education
Nursing
St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN05-2005
Associate of Arts -
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MN05-2001
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Clinical judgment
Supply chain optimization
Materials planning
Purchasing management
Accomplishments
- Joy Award 2019
- Stewardship Award 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health
08.2003 - Current
Nursing
St. Scholastica
Associate of Arts -
Hibbing Community College
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