Hi, I’m
Amber Hutchins
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Hall,MD
Summary
Adaptable and proactive professional nurse and educator with 18 years of experience in acute care, long term health management, care coordination, and nursing education. Skilled in problem-solving, service and time management. Demonstrates leadership abilities and the ability to prioritize workflows.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Privia Health
CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR-TEAM LEAD
03.2021 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Collaborated with the MDPCP team to review and enhance current practices, resulting in a more efficient and cohesive practice within the Care Management Team.
- Created a comprehensive procedure for integrating new strategies tailored to the needs of Care Coordinators
- Developed and implemented the process for MDPCP Care Management orientation for new hire onboarding
- Created customized clinical assessment forms tailored to specific patient populations
- Applied evidence-based approaches in guiding the team towards successful attainment of quality measures.
- Successfully participated in Cultural and Linguistic Competency training, contributing to the compilation and presentation for Privia Team members.
- Provided instruction to nursing staff on new procedures and techniques.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in medical practices.
- Collaborated with health care teams to develop effective patient education materials.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and best practices.
Privia Health
MDPCP RN CARE COORDINATOR- Primary Care
07.2019 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Guided and educated patients to promote their recovery following hospitalizations, managing individualized care for improved patient health.
- Ensured patient autonomy, dignity, and rights were preserved through the provision of non-judgmental and confidential care in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Served as a liaison between various departments to ensure seamless coordination of healthcare services tailored to meet complex patient care needs
- Participated in educational workshops and kept informed through professional publications, ensuring competency in nursing specialty.
- Conducted assessments of patients to determine their medical, functional, and psychosocial needs.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and provided follow-up with providers as needed.
- Developed comprehensive care plans that addressed the physical, mental health, social service and discharge planning needs of each patient.
- Assisted with discharge planning by coordinating post-acute care services such as home health care or skilled nursing facility placement.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
- Identified potential barriers to effective care delivery and developed strategies to address them.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
College of Southern Maryland
Clinical Nursing Instructor/Nursing Lab Faculty
01.2015 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Enabled student-nurses to develop comprehensive knowledge & proficiency by creating a supportive learning atmosphere that promotes hands-on experience across multiple practice areas.
- Assessed and assigned grades to students based on their performance in class work, laboratory and clinic work, as well as assignments and papers.
- Partnered with fellow professionals to implement solutions for academic issues.
- Mentored, supervised and evaluated the performance of clinical nursing students.
- Conducted classroom lectures and labs on a variety of topics related to clinical nursing practice.
- Provided guidance to students in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient safety during clinical rotations by observing student's interactions with patients and staff.
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
RN Perioperative Services and Interventional Radiology
07.2015 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Collaborated with IR Team Members to complete a wide range of procedures involving multiple radiologic modalities.
- Conducted patient interviews for medical data collection and vital sign assessment.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Organized medical equipment and supplies to maintain a sterile environment in examination rooms.
- Diligently adhered to established protocols for infection control, mitigating potential outbreaks within the work environment.
- Skilled in managing various tasks concurrently with adaptability.
- Obtained and held a certification to insert Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters.
University of Maryland-Charles Regional Medical Center
Registered Nurse ICU
12.2005 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Utilized the nursing process while providing patient care and patient/family teaching in an acute care Intensive Care Unit.
- Delivered culturally sensitive healthcare services to a wide range of patients while strictly following HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality of care was provided to all patients.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Educated families on critical care management of their loved ones.
- Facilitated communication between family members and other healthcare providers regarding patient's condition.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members within the ICU setting.
- Supported the development of new ICU practices through research-based evidence.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by overseeing a ten-bed Intensive Care Unit as charge nurse.
- Participated as a member of the Rapid Response Team, Stroke Team, and Code Team with maintained certification and education.
- Collaborated as a member of the Unit Council Committee, ensuring effective communication of unit specific needs and providing valuable insights on policy and procedure changes.
- Member of the Sepsis Policy and Procedure Committee that was awarded the Minogue Award for Patient Safety Innovation.
Education
Jacksonville University
Master of Science (M.S.) Nursing from Education
12.2016
Jacksonville University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
12.2014
College of Southern Maryland
Associates of Arts from General Studies
12.2014
College of Southern Maryland
Associate of Science from Nursing
12.2005
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medicare Compliance
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Coordination
- Patient Safety
- Community Resources
- Employee Training Program
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Supervision
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Teaching strategies
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionTimeline
CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR-TEAM LEAD
Privia Health
03.2021 - 09.2024
MDPCP RN CARE COORDINATOR- Primary Care
Privia Health
07.2019 - 03.2021
RN Perioperative Services and Interventional Radiology
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2018
Clinical Nursing Instructor/Nursing Lab Faculty
College of Southern Maryland
01.2015 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse ICU
University of Maryland-Charles Regional Medical Center
12.2005 - 07.2015
Jacksonville University
Master of Science (M.S.) Nursing from Education
Jacksonville University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
Associates of Arts from General Studies
College of Southern Maryland
Associate of Science from Nursing