Amber King
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic Professional Staff Nurse with extensive experience at UPMC Presbyterian Trauma ICU, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient care coordination. Proven ability to manage complex cases, including CRRT and bedside procedures, while effectively communicating with families and healthcare teams. Committed to delivering high-quality care with a positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian Trauma ICU
01.2017 - Current
- Participated with the interdisciplinary team in rounds to discuss the plan of care for patients.
- Documented patients' assessments, medication administration, and care plans using Cerner.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently, and effectively.
- Charge nurse experience for a 22-inpatient unit.
- Monitord and titrate drips such as norepinephrine, epinephrine, cisatracurium, and propofol based on UPMC protocols and policies.
- Manage the CRRT machine, as well as monitor labs, and notify the MD if abnormal.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as vascular line insertions, intubation, bronchoscopes, and bolts/EVD placement.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Montefiore Step-down Medicine
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Delegated appropriate needs to other health care professions.
- Assessed physical, psychological and cognitive status of a patient.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient instructions.
- Provided direct patient care to patients requiring pigtail drains, chest tubes and wound vacs.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Northwest Step-down Telemetry
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Prioritized care for patients utilizing computer skills and time management.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting EKG readings, updating MD of changes.
- Coordinated discharge planning and home care with doctors, PT, and case managers.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
PA, USA01.2013
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude and motivation
- Family education
- Patient care coordination
- Problem solving
Certification
- RN Licensure, 01/01/24
- ACLS, 01/06/24
- Basic Arrhythmia, 01/01/20
- CPR, 01/06/24
- NIHSS, 01/6/23
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian Trauma ICU
01.2017 - Current
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Montefiore Step-down Medicine
01.2015 - 01.2017
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Northwest Step-down Telemetry
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania