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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Amber Schultz

Cudahy,WI

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 11 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, charge nurse and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with abdominal transplant and medical-surgical specialty.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
04.2010 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain School of Nursing
Chicago, IL
12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
12.2013

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Medication Administration
  • Pre-and Post-Operative Care
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Wound Care
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Abdominal Transplant pre and post op care
  • Ultrasound intravenous placement
  • Peritoneal Dialysis

Accomplishments

    10 Daisy Award nominations

    Daisy Award recipient

    Living Our Values Everyday Award

Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
04.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain School of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Amber Schultz