Amber Maxwell
Carthage,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with six months of emergency department experience. Certifications include BLS, ALS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC. Graduated from South College School of Nursing in September 2023. Prior thirteen years of medical experience as a Medical Assistant in urgent care. Experienced in providing direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult tasks and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent patient care. Always ready and eager to learn.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TriStar Summit
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Medical Assistant
Fast Pace Urgent Care
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Medical Assistant
Private Home Health Care
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Nashville, TN09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA06.2013
Skills
- Lean Principles
- Daily Patient Care
- Charting Expertise
- Compliance Requirements
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Discharging
- Medical Screening
- Disease Management Programs
- Postpartum Care
- Seizure Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medical Evaluations
- Physical Assessment
- Intakes and Discharges
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Medication Administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Performing EKGs
- HIPAA Education
- Emergency Procedures
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TriStar Summit
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Fast Pace Urgent Care
01.2019 - 12.2022
Medical Assistant
Private Home Health Care
01.2014 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Kaplan University
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