Amber Muñoz
Salt Lake City
Summary
Experienced Emergency Department nurse with over 10 years of high-acuity clinical experience in Level 1 trauma and rural critical access settings. Currently pursuing an MSN-FNP with anticipated honors and board eligibility by May 2026, offering a strong foundation in acute care management, procedural support, and culturally competent care. Committed to transitioning into an FNP role to deliver evidence-based, holistic, patient-centered care in emergency settings while leveraging proven skills in diagnostic procedures, treatment planning, and patient education. Recognized for effective team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environments
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Travel RN
Tséhootsooí Medical Center (IHS)
10.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency care in rural critical access hospital with limited resources
- Independently triaged and stabilized patients across lifespan
- Managed trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and obstetric emergencies
- Coordinated transfers and delivered culturally sensitive care
Emergency Department RN – Level 1 Trauma Center
University of Utah Health
11.2020 - 07.2025
- Managed high-acuity patients including trauma, cardiac arrest, stroke, and sepsis
- Administered complex medications including pressors, sedation, and blood products
- Assisted with advanced procedures including intubation, central lines, and chest tubes
- Precepted nurses and supervised interdisciplinary team members
Emergency Department RN – Level 2 Trauma (Travel & Staff)
Beaumont
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed both critical and non-critical patients in high-volume ED
- Performed triage, EKGs, IV/IO access, and lab interpretation
Emergency Department RN – Level 4 Trauma
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Medical/Cardiac Telemetry RN
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Progressive Care Unit RN
Botsford Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN, FNP)
Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
American Sentinel – Post University
11.2022
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Henry Ford College
05.2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Patient education
- Chronic disease management
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Utah (Compact License)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- TNCC
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
Clinical Rotations
- Emergency Department – Tséhootsooí Medical Center | 140 hours
- Managed acute patients across lifespan in rural critical access ED
- Evaluated high-acuity conditions including chest pain, abdominal pain, CHF, COPD, SBO, liver failure, and alcohol withdrawal
- Performed EKG and imaging interpretation, POCUS, and procedural skills including laceration repair and I&D
- Electrophysiology – Intermountain Medical Center | 60 hours
- Interpreted cardiac rhythms (AFib, SVT, VT)
- Assisted with cardioversions, pacemaker/ICD evaluations, and inpatient consults
- Dermatology – University of Utah | 112 hours
- Diagnosed and managed dermatologic conditions including psoriasis, acne (isotretinoin), and skin cancers
- Assisted with procedures including cryotherapy, ED&C, and lesion removal
- Family Medicine – Cottonwood Family Medicine | 114 hours
- Provided primary care across lifespan including preventive care and chronic disease management
- Maliheh Free Clinic | 95 hours
- Delivered care to underserved populations with complex medical and social needs
- Managed chronic diseases and coordinated specialty care
- Geriatrics – AMG Senior Medical Group | 120 hours
- Managed elderly patients in assisted living and memory care settings
- Conducted dementia evaluations and coordinated interdisciplinary care
- Bariatrics – Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians | 25 hours
- Participated in medical and surgical weight management care
Timeline
Emergency Department Travel RN
Tséhootsooí Medical Center (IHS)
10.2024 - Current
Emergency Department RN – Level 1 Trauma Center
University of Utah Health
11.2020 - 07.2025
Emergency Department RN – Level 2 Trauma (Travel & Staff)
Beaumont
01.2017 - 01.2020
Emergency Department RN – Level 4 Trauma
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
Medical/Cardiac Telemetry RN
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Progressive Care Unit RN
Botsford Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
American Sentinel – Post University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
Henry Ford College
Bachelor of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN, FNP)
Westminster University