Amber Peery
Farmington,MO
Summary
Responsible Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills, time management skills, and ability to learn quickly demonstrated by combined 10 years of experience in healthcare as an EMT and nurse. Eager to broaden nursing career, learn new skills and pursue employment options where good customer service, collaboration and education can make a difference.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Quality and Clinical Services
Great Mines Health Center
Potosi, MO
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals and service providers to drive optimal patient care.
- Developed action plans to address identified deficiencies in care delivery via PDSA format.
- Developed or assisted others in care and treatment plans.
- Offered clinical recommendations to physicians, other healthcare providers or healthcare organizations.
- Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary communication among members of the healthcare team regarding patient care issues.
- Oversaw clinical operations to ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.
- Compiled statistical data related to program performance outcomes for grant reporting purposes.
Registered Nurse
Parkland Health Center
Farmington, MO
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Public Health Nurse
Jefferson County Health Department
Arnold, MO
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed assessments for each individual case to determine best fit for materials and services.
- Answered phone calls, emails, letters and faxes and efficiently provided accurate information and responses.
- Tested clients for common conditions and referred to other community resources based on specific needs.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Temporary work from home, corrdinating with Long Term Care facilities during COVID-19 pandemic to assist with case management for isolation and quarantine of patient and staff using CDC, DHSS and MDHSS guidelines and requirements
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Southeast Missouri Mental Health Hospital
Farmington, MO
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols.
- Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Madison Medical Center
Fredericktown, MO
12.2017 - 07.2020
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Festus, MO
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Administered local, intravenous and inhalation anesthetics based on patient conditions and procedural requirements.
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols.
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support.
Correction's Officer
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Potosi, MO
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Enforced institutional policies, rules, procedures, regulations, and policies to maintain compliance with relevant laws.
- Handled complete documentation function, including preparation and maintenance of paperwork, documents, records, forms, and reports.
- Quickly responded to emergencies involving the inmate population or staff, including escapes, fights and medical issues.
- Managed safe and secure inmate transfers between facilities and to and from their court dates.
Emergency Medical Technician
Abbott EMS
St. Louis, MO
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Kept patients and family members calm to obtain information critical to providing emergency care.
- Participated in professional development training to improve proficiency in caring for patients with various injuries and illnesses.
- Assessed the nature and severity of each person's injuries to effectively triage situations and prioritize resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
10-2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Mineral Area College
05.2017
Skills
- Case management
- Community health background
- Compassionate
- Program implementation
- Dedicated patient advocate
- Community advocate
- Emotional awareness
- Immunization skills
- Culturally sensitive
- Quality improvement
- Team leadership
Timeline
Director of Clinical Quality and Clinical Services
Great Mines Health Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Parkland Health Center
01.2022 - 01.2024
Public Health Nurse
Jefferson County Health Department
07.2020 - 01.2022
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Southeast Missouri Mental Health Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Madison Medical Center
12.2017 - 07.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
05.2017 - 12.2017
Correction's Officer
Washington County Sheriff's Office
09.2016 - 01.2017
Emergency Medical Technician
Abbott EMS
04.2014 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science -
Mineral Area College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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