Amber Leal
Deer Park,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with over 14 years of experience in healthcare, specializing in acute and chronic disease management. Proven leadership as a charge nurse, facilitating training on new computer systems for staff. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and ability to provide emotional support to patients. Committed to enhancing patient care and fostering team collaboration to achieve outstanding healthcare results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Luke's Patients Medical Center, East Sam Houston Pkwy S
Pasadena, TX
2023.09 - Current
- Assisted physicians during examinations and medical procedures.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse
Bay Area Regional Medical Center
Webster, TX
2016.05 - 2018.05
- Assisted in training for new glucometers
- Trained new hires (RN) to Medical/Surgical floor
- Managed wound care on patients
- Monitored patients with multiple disease processes
- Assisted in telemetry monitoring
- Managed intravenous infusions, chest tubes, Nasogastric tubes, and PEG tubes
- NGT insertion and removal
- PICC and Central line maintenance and dressing changes
- Initiated cardiac arrest and rapid response protocols
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Developed patient care plans including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnosis
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs carefully, documented progress, and notified MD for any unwanted reactions
Registered Nurse
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Webster, TX
2013.11 - 2016.05
- Phone triage
- Walk in triage
- Assisted with codes
- Demonstrates skills to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards
- Identify/prioritize needs of multiple patients in order to facilitate appropriate and timely care
- Conscious of cost effective care
- Provided emotional support for patient and families
Registered Nurse
CHI St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center
Pasadena, TX
2009.07 - 2013.10
- Managed care for post operative patients through discharge
- Retrieved test and communicated results to the appropriate staff and Physicians
- Liaised between patient and physician to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Oriented new nurses to hospital policy and procedures
- Blood draws
- PCA and epidural monitoring
- Assisted in Alaris Pump Program
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center [Senior Care Centers]
Webster, TX
2007.01 - 2009.09
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnosis including COPD and diabetes
- Responsible for primary care, and medication Management
- Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatment
- Followed infection control procedures
- assisted in patients ADL's
- Skillfully performed suture removal, tracheotomy care, and PEG tube maintenance.
Certified Medication Aide
Pasadena Care Center
Pasadena, TX
2005.10 - 2006.03
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and notified nurse
- Administered medication by mouth and nasal spray
- Carefully administered medications by mouth to patients on swallow precautions
- Followed infection control procedures
- Assessed and documented patient's temperature, pulse and blood pressures
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pasadena Care Center
Pasadena, TX
2004.06 - 2005.10
- Assisted in monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts
- assisted patients with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, dementia, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and transferring
- Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect, and dignity of residents
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College South
2009
Associate of Science - undefined
Skills
- Excel in disease management
- Pre and post surgical care
- Geriatric care
- Easily learns computer programs
- Strong clinical judgement
- Treatment of acute and chronic conditions
- Phone triage
- Familiarity with respiratory care
- work well and close with other workers and physicians
- Patient focused care
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Infection control standards
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric care (12 and up)
- Intravenous therapy
- Prioritizing
- Great organizational skills
Affiliations
• Texas Board of Nursing Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• NIH Stroke Scale Cerfitification
• Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
• NIH Stroke Scale Cerfitification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Luke's Patients Medical Center, East Sam Houston Pkwy S
2023.09 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bay Area Regional Medical Center
2016.05 - 2018.05
Registered Nurse
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
2013.11 - 2016.05
Registered Nurse
CHI St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center
2009.07 - 2013.10
Licensed Vocational Nurse
The Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center [Senior Care Centers]
2007.01 - 2009.09
Certified Medication Aide
Pasadena Care Center
2005.10 - 2006.03
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pasadena Care Center
2004.06 - 2005.10
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College South