Amber King
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with ten years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignment. Offering expertise in Surgical Trauma ICU, Med-Surg and Cardiac Step-down.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian Trauma ICU
01.2017 - Current
- Participates with the interdisciplinary team in rounds to discuss the plan of care for patients
- Charge nurse experience for a 22-inpatient unit
- Monitor and titrate drips such as Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Cisatracurium, and Propofol
- Coordinate with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as vascular line insertions, intubation, bronchoscopes and EVD placement
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Montefiore Step-down Medicine
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Delegated appropriate needs to other health care professions
- Assessed physical, psychological and cognitive status of a patient
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient instructions
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Northwest Step-down Telemetry
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Prioritized care for patients utilizing computer skills and time management
- Coordinated discharge planning and home care with doctors and case manager.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
01.2013
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Acute care expertise
- Delegation and Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Effective Communicator
Certification
- RN Licensure, 2022
- ACLS, 2023
- Basic Arrhythmia, 2020
- CPR, 2023
- NIHSS, 2023
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian Trauma ICU
01.2017 - Current
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Montefiore Step-down Medicine
01.2015 - 01.2017
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Northwest Step-down Telemetry
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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