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
Meditech and electronic health record systems
Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Training and Development
HIPAA education
Family advocacy
Assessment and Diagnosis
Decision Making
Patient Education
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