Amber Richardson BSN, RN
Washington,DC
Summary
PACU/ Emergency Room Registered Nurse with Trauma Level I experience in high-acuity, fast-paced clinical settings, including travel assignments. Proven ability to rapidly assess, prioritize, and deliver safe, patient-centered emergency care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Medely
DMV
08.2025 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative patient care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
DMV
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored post-anesthesia patients, ensuring stability and responding to emerging complications.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate seamless patient transitions from OR to PACU.
- Educated patients and families on recovery protocols and pain management strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
PACU/ ER Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
Newark, NJ
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress in Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate post-operative care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols to ensure optimal patient comfort.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to streamline patient flow and reduce recovery time in PACU.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided life-saving interventions as needed.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency and triage protocols.
RN Per Diem
North Brunswick Specialty Surgery Center
North Brunswick
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate smooth handoffs and improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on recovery protocols and discharge instructions for optimal healing.
- Implemented best practices in pain management to enhance patient satisfaction post-surgery.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures and best practices within PACU environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Brunswick Specialty Surgical Center
North Brunswick, NJ
08.2011 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare patients for procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, facilitating timely interventions for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans, optimizing patient health management strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
William Paterson University
01.2025
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ06.2021
Skills
- Emergency Triage
- High-Acuity Care
- Multitasking & Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Airway management
Certification
Registered Nurse – State of New Jersey, License #: 26NR4663400, Registered Nurse – District of Columbia, License #: RN500328800
Additional Training
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) 2024
- Audrey Rose Institute of Medical Aesthetics 2022
- Neurotoxin Injection Basics
- Dermal Filler Fundamentals
- Lip Augmentation Introduction
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Medely
08.2025 - Current
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2025 - Current
RN Per Diem
North Brunswick Specialty Surgery Center
03.2021 - 06.2022
PACU/ ER Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Brunswick Specialty Surgical Center
08.2011 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
William Paterson University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Jersey College