Amber McKinney
Broken Bow,OK
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority, skilled in IV management and culturally-sensitive care. Proven ability to lead nursing staff and enhance patient outcomes through effective education and crisis intervention. Committed to delivering exceptional care while ensuring safety and compliance in high-pressure environments.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
08.2023 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
07.2018 - 08.2023
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Registration Clerk
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Explained form wording to patients to help each understand information required.
- Verified insurance benefits and obtained pre-authorizations before any medical procedures were performed.
- Operated standard office software applications to compile data and prepare information and correspondence.
- Assisted other clerks with front desk duties, answering questions and accurately using reservation system.
- Answered patient questions and inquiries regarding registration process and documentation.
- Scheduled patient appointments, collected copays and verified insurance coverage to complete check-ins.
Security Officer
Choctaw Casino
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
University Of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Idabel, OK05-2023
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Kiamichi Technology Center
Idabel, OK06-2018
High School Diploma -
Broken Bow High School
Broken Bow, OK05-2010
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Medication distribution
- Palliative care awareness
- Licensed RN
- Wound Care
- ACLS
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- ESI- 5 Level of Triage
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
07.2018 - 08.2023
Registration Clerk
Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority
01.2017 - 06.2017
Security Officer
Choctaw Casino
03.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
University Of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Kiamichi Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Broken Bow High School
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