Amber Hunt
BSN, RN, CEN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Our Lady Of The Lake St. Elizabeth for 7+ years, excelling in patient assessments, charging, and precepting. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment while enhancing nursing satisfaction and retention. Skilled in managing complex care for high-acuity patients, ensuring privacy and confidentiality throughout the treatment process.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Ascension
10.2018 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided compassionate support to families during stressful emergency situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding while remaining professional at all times.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, and critical drip medication management.
- Trained in trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake College
Baton Rouge, LA 08.2013 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
Kenner, LA 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Team leadership
Privacy and confidentiality
Patient Assessments
Precepting
High level of autonomy
Additional Information
- Volunteer for Board of Certified Emergency Nurses: Item Writer for National CEN Exam Review
- Active Member on Emergency Department Practice Council 2018 - Present
- Active Member on Emergency Department Charge Nurse Council 2020 - Present
- Active Member of Emergency Nurses Association 2020 - Present
- Active Member of Elections and Delegations for ENA
- Active Member for Awards and Nominations for ENA
- Active Member on Education Committee for ENA
Certification
CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
Timeline
CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
12-2022
Registered Nurse
Our Lady Of The Lake Ascension
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2018
BSN - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake College
08.2013 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
08.2004 - 05.2008