Amber Saltis
New Carlisle,OH
Summary
Registered Nurse skilled in providing comprehensive nursing care and patient education across various settings. Proven expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, health promotion, and patient advocacy to ensure optimal health outcomes for children and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Rocking Horse Community Health Center- School Based Health Center
Springfield, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered nursing services to patients, ensuring compliance with best practices and healthcare standards.
- Oversaw vaccine distribution and administration, guaranteeing timely access and adherence to regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve healthcare access for district students and community members.
- Provided patient education and health promotion, enhancing understanding of health conditions and treatments.
- Administered medications via intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral routes.
- Obtained, processed, and conducted laboratory tests in accordance with CLIA guidelines.
Health Specialist-RN
Miami Valley Child Development Centers
Dayton, OH
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Managed health services for children enrolled in 14 centers across 2 counties.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, and dentists to facilitate access to healthcare services.
- Planning, coordinating, and facilitating of health and dental clinics.
- Working on a multidisciplinary team to accomplish holistic health and safety for the children and families we serve.
- Actively supported patients' rights and needs during healthcare interactions.
- Built partnerships with community organizations to expand and improve health services.
- Development of health education for children and families.
LPN
Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center
Richmond, IN
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Care for youth, adolescents and young adults in a mental health residential and on campus school setting.
- Coordinated medication orders and processing, ensuring adherence to treatment schedules.
- Provide Trauma Informed Care to residents.
- Implemented Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to manage crises.
- Treatment ordering, processing, implementing and documenting.
- Routine and situational assessments of residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care tailored to residents' needs.
- Facilitated educational groups to improve residents' understanding of mental health topics and promote personal growth.
- Appropriately respond to emergencies and crises.
Pediatric LPN and Wellness Champion
PriMed Physicians
Kettering, OH
01.2010 - 04.2017
- Delivered quality care and education to patients and families across multiple sites, enhancing patient understanding and engagement.
- Phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing, accurately obtain vital signs, and administer medications/immunizations PO, IM, and SubQ.
- Conducted pediatric telephone triage to assess patient needs and provide guidance. for all pediatric locations.
- Developed and implemented staff education programs and community enrichment activities, fostering knowledge and resource accessibility.
Licensed Practical Nurse, On-Call
Hospice of Miami Valley
Xenia, OH
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Performed in home care including tube feeding, wound care, catheterization, and medication administration.
- Executed care plans and documented treatments and assessments to ensure continuity of care.
- Delivered patient and family education to promote understanding of care processes and health management.
- Maintained compliance with patient's advanced directives, ensuring alignment with their healthcare preferences.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH12-2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH03-2022
Associate - Social Services
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OH12-2018
Diploma - Practical Nursing
R.E.T.S. Technical Center
Centerville, OH01-2005
Skills
- RN experience
- Patient care and assessment
- Acute and chronic care
- Pediatrics and geriatrics
- Hospice and home care
- Phlebotomy and injections
- Health promotion strategies
- Therapeutic communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Supervisory experience
- EMR/EHR proficiency
- Microsoft Office skills
- Laboratory and medical records management
- Patient charting and care plans
- Community health outreach
- Organizational and analytical skills
- Effective communication techniques
- Client care coordination
- PALS and ACLS certification
- Behavioral health support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication management
Additional Information - Authorized To Work
US for any employer
Certification
- Registered Nurse- Ohio Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- American Heart Association
Accomplishments
- Rocking Horse Community Health Center Legacy Award-2026
- Magna Cum Laude, 12/2023
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor's Society, 11/01/15
- Civilian Service Award- Athens Police Department-11/2003
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Rocking Horse Community Health Center- School Based Health Center
08.2024 - Current
Health Specialist-RN
Miami Valley Child Development Centers
06.2019 - 08.2024
LPN
Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center
08.2017 - 04.2019
Pediatric LPN and Wellness Champion
PriMed Physicians
01.2010 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse, On-Call
Hospice of Miami Valley
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Ohio University-Main Campus
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
Associate - Social Services
Clark State Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
R.E.T.S. Technical Center