Amber Mares
Summary
Clinical experience in treating critically ill patients. Responsive to patient needs and environmental conditions. Team oriented offering support to patients and family members through communication skills during hospital stays.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation,
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Worked as part of interdisciplinary rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to Covid-19 patients.
ICU Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Starbucks Manager
Vons
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Starbucks Barista
Vons
09.2005 - 07.2009
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Courtesy Clerk
Vons
08.2005 - 09.2005
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Cal State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA06.2009
Skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Care Prioritization
- Disease Processes
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient Admission
- Intravenous Injections
- Patient Education
- Ng Tube
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Central Line Placement
- Patient Advocacy
- Dressing Changes
- Patient Status Monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support, August 2022
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, August 2022
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
ICU Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
El Centro Regional Medical Center
04.2013 - 06.2015
Starbucks Manager
Vons
08.2009 - 01.2010
Starbucks Barista
Vons
09.2005 - 07.2009
Courtesy Clerk
Vons
08.2005 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Cal State University San Marcos
Basic Life Support, August 2022
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, August 2022
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