Amber Leister
Rogers,AR
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Clinic Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Rogers, AR
11.2021 - Current
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Used [Software] to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
CVOR Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Rogers, AR
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Timeline
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Clinic Nurse
Mercy Hospital
11.2021 - Current
CVOR Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2021