Amber Snethen
Altoona,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level data entry position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Southeast Polk
08.2022 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
School Nurse
Des Moines Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Medical/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Mercy Hospital 8 North
08.2007 - 07.2016
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Utilized computer system to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Collaborated with health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for patients simultaneously.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Multi-tasked in stressful situations to carry out safe cares.
- Paid special attention to details in documentation to paint a very descriptive picture.
Child Care Provider
Altoona Kidsworld
11.2001 - 08.2007
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Managed the front office, assigning duties for others.
- Managed the phone and computer systems for charting purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
DMACC
Ankeny05.2007
High School Diploma -
Southeast Polk High School
Pleasant Hill, IA05.2004
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Health Information Access
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Electronic Records Management
- Update Electronic Charts
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Timeline
School Nurse
Southeast Polk
08.2022 - Current
School Nurse
Des Moines Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2022
Medical/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Mercy Hospital 8 North
08.2007 - 07.2016
Child Care Provider
Altoona Kidsworld
11.2001 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
DMACC
High School Diploma -
Southeast Polk High School