Amber Kirkpatrick
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Aspiring nursing professional seeking a Nursing Residency position to leverage clinical training, patient advocacy, and leadership skills to deliver exceptional patient care and further develop my nursing knowledge in a collaborative healthcare setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Tech
UT Southwestern Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Provide patient care under nursing supervision, including monitoring vital signs, intake/output, and post-operative assessments
- Ensure patient safety, assist with mobility, transport, and basic hygiene care
- Collaborate with nursing staff to escalate changes in patient condition and provide timely intervention
- Maintain clear and compassionate communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team
- Performed EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
Patient Care Tech
Medical City Fort Worth
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and routine care
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, intake/output, and non-sterile dressing changes
- Supported nursing staff in providing comfort and emotional support to patients and families
Store Manager
The Zig Zag Stripe
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed daily store operations, employee training, and inventory control
- Developed strong leadership, critical thinking, and time management skills
Assistant Property Manager
Longfellow Arms Apartment Homes
05.2008 - 11.2012
- Oversaw administrative and financial operations, tenant relations, and property management tasks over a 216-unit property.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Navarro College
Corsicana05.2025
Associate in Science -
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX05.2022
Skills
- Clinical Skills: Patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, post-operative care, Foley care, IV insertion, removal, and care, medication administration, hygiene assistance, blood glucose testing, infection control
- Communication: Effective patient and family communication, team collaboration
- Advocacy: Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care and safety
- Documentation: Proficient in electronic health records and clinical reporting
- Leadership: Strong organizational skills as Nursing Cohort President
Certification
- Basic Life Support: Current
- Mental Health First Aid: Current
- Clinical Competency Training: Vital sign monitoring, post-operative care, Foley care, IV insertion, removal, and care, medication administration, hygiene assistance
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Student Nurse Association
- Opioid Safety Champion (UTSW)
Timeline
Patient Care Tech
UT Southwestern Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Patient Care Tech
Medical City Fort Worth
06.2022 - 08.2022
Store Manager
The Zig Zag Stripe
12.2016 - 04.2018
Assistant Property Manager
Longfellow Arms Apartment Homes
05.2008 - 11.2012
- Basic Life Support: Current
- Mental Health First Aid: Current
- Clinical Competency Training: Vital sign monitoring, post-operative care, Foley care, IV insertion, removal, and care, medication administration, hygiene assistance
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Navarro College
Associate in Science -
Navarro College
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