Amber Knoll
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager-Registered Nurse
YesCare
09.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling and resource allocation.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Corizon Health Services
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wexford Health
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD05.2016
License Practical Nurse - License Practical Nurse
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD05.2014
No Degree - General Studies
Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PASkills
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Care
- Case Review
- Department management
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Supervision
- Task Delegation
- Emergency Response
- Workload Management
- Documentation
- Time Management
- Training staff
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certification
Timeline
Nurse Manager-Registered Nurse
YesCare
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Corizon Health Services
06.2016 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wexford Health
12.2014 - 06.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Hagerstown Community College
License Practical Nurse - License Practical Nurse
Hagerstown Community College
No Degree - General Studies
Penn State Mont Alto
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