Amber Hunter RN
Clemmons,NC
Summary
Competent and caring Emergency Room, PACU Registered nurse offering 14 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Currently seeking a full time registered nurse position in Teammate Health.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Internal Temp, Teammate Health
Atrium Health Wake Forrest Baptist
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Administered immunizations, respirator fit tests and other occupational health services.
- Assessed employee needs and provided appropriate educational materials on health promotion topics.
- Educated staff on proper safety protocols in order to prevent workplace injuries and illness.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employees' medical histories, illnesses, treatments and vaccinations.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory of supplies to ensure adequate stock levels at all times.
- Maintained accurate records related to infection control activities including incident reports, surveillance data.
- Provided guidance on appropriate isolation precautions for contagious illnesses or conditions.
RN ENDOSCOPY PACU
Novant Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
05.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
PACU Registered Nurse- Travel RN
Medely Staffing at Clemmons Outpatient Surgery
Clemmons, NC
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Frye Regional Medical Center, American Mobile
Hickory, NC
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Triaged patient’s injuries or conditions in a 27 bed ED, and placed them in prioritized order to be seen, Managed critically ill, COVID, orthopedic, respiratory, oncological, cardiac, moderate trauma, medical, surgical and mentally ill patients all across the age spectrum including pediatrics. Oriented new travel ED nurses.
- Competent in code blue, code STEMI overdose, respiratory arrest, code sepsis,moderate and conscious sedation.
Travel RN- Emergency Room
High Point Regional Medical Center, American Mobile
High Point, NC
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided emergency medical care to ambulatory and critically ill patients in a 45 bed emergency department.
- Ensured the provision of quality emergency care in accordance with physicians orders, hospital policy and standard nursing practice.
- Performed triage, patient assessment, IV starts lab draws, iv push, drip, IM, SQ and IV infusions medication administration.
- Participated in intubation and responded to codes as needed.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lake Norman Regional
Mooresville, NC
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Travel RN- Emergency Room
Danville Regional Medical Center, American Mobile Healthcare
Danville, VA
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Carolinas Medical Center Northeast
Concord, NC
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Documented assessments, including trauma code assessments, care plans and outcomes.
- Stabilized patients with, stroke, code STEMI, code sepsis, code chemo, respiratory failure and trauma code protocols at a 46 bed level 3 trauma center with 4 trauma bays.
- Collaborated with the management team on an improvement project to decrease wait times in the ER.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Oncology Registered Nurse
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
04.2011 - 09.2016
- Assessed and implemented wound care, and dressing changes, monitoring for signs and symptoms of infection
- Inserted, assessed and maintained IV’s and feeding tubes.
- Responsible for day to day care plans of 3-5 patients per day i
- Oriented new graduate registered nurses to the unit and assisted with skills check off sheets.
- Actively participated in the Oncology nurses association including attending various chemotherapy presentations to keep up to date on new chemotherapy research and presented to my unit.
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
Trauma Technician- Trauma Observation
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
09.2007 - 04.2011
- Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the 51-bed medical- surgical trauma observation unit at a level 1 trauma center.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork
- Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
Education
Preceptor Training Course -
Scripps Mercy Hospital
2015
New Graduate RN Residency Training Program - Nursing
Scripps Health
San Diego, CA04.2012
Associate Degree - Nursing
Grossmont College
2010
Skills
- EPIC
- FIRST NET
- CERNER
- MEDHOST
- ACLS
- BLS
- Port Access/deaccess
- Telemetry
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Ventilator care
- Tracheostomy care
- Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
References
References Available upon request
Affiliations
Emergency Nurses Association
Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
Timeline
Registered Nurse Internal Temp, Teammate Health
Atrium Health Wake Forrest Baptist
09.2023 - Current
RN ENDOSCOPY PACU
Novant Forsyth Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse- Travel RN
Medely Staffing at Clemmons Outpatient Surgery
02.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Frye Regional Medical Center, American Mobile
09.2020 - 02.2021
Travel RN- Emergency Room
High Point Regional Medical Center, American Mobile
12.2019 - 09.2020
Travel RN- Emergency Room
Danville Regional Medical Center, American Mobile Healthcare
05.2019 - 11.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Lake Norman Regional
05.2017 - 05.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Carolinas Medical Center Northeast
10.2016 - 04.2017
Oncology Registered Nurse
Scripps Mercy Hospital
04.2011 - 09.2016
Trauma Technician- Trauma Observation
Scripps Mercy Hospital
09.2007 - 04.2011
Preceptor Training Course -
Scripps Mercy Hospital
New Graduate RN Residency Training Program - Nursing
Scripps Health
Associate Degree - Nursing
Grossmont College
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