Amber McKeown

Registered Nurse

Summa Health

Uniontown, OH

10.2004 - Current

Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.