Amber Hodges
ICU Registered Nurse
New Caney,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with hands-on experience in critical care and rapid response with talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse,Rapid Response Team
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Kingwood, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Registered Dental Assistant
WallingFord Dentistry
05.2011 - 08.2019
- Assisted in all dental procedures including composite and porcelain restorations, root canal therapy, oral surgery, suture placement/removal, biopsies, bone grafting and implant placement
- Experienced and proficiently operated CEREC, Curve Hero and Eaglesoft dental software
- Trained in digital dental radiographs and 3D Panoramic images
- Required strong communication skills; frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant
- Maintained clean, sterile, and positive environments, optimizing patient comfort and safety
- Educated patients on pre-operative, post-operative and general oral health care.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Nursing
Lone Star College
Montgomery, TX 08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lone Star College
Montgomery, TX 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
Specialized skills, Patient care
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse May 2021
Timeline
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Nursing
Lone Star College
08.2021 - 08.2022
Critical Care Registered Nurse,Rapid Response Team
HCA Healthcare Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lone Star College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Dental Assistant
WallingFord Dentistry
05.2011 - 08.2019