Amber Sorum
Oakes
Summary
Compassionate licensed associate professional counselor and registered nurse dedicated to improving mental health services in rural North Dakota. Experienced in working with diverse populations and establishing trust to facilitate better patient outcomes. Effective in collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through targeted support and coordination.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Inspire Counseling
Valley City
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered individual counseling to clients aged 14 and older, focusing on tailored support.
- Provided individual and classroom counseling for students in grades K-6, addressing diverse needs.
- Conducted intakes with guardians of children and adults to assess initial requirements.
- Developed treatment plans based on client assessments and clinical objectives.
- Documented session notes to track progress and inform future interventions.
- Utilized evidence-based therapy techniques to facilitate client growth and resilience.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care and outcomes.
- Refined case conceptualization abilities to improve therapeutic effectiveness.
Registered Nurse
Sanford
Oakes
09.2010 - Current
- Triaged patient calls to prioritize urgent medical needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure appropriate patient care.
- Informed patients of test results and treatment plans.
- Refilled patient medications according to established protocols.
- Monitored controlled substance usage among patients for compliance.
- Educated families and caregivers on symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and lifestyle options.
- Inserted IVs and accessed ports as required for treatment.
Registered Nurse
CHI Oakes Community Hospital
Oakes
12.2006 - 09.2010
- Oversaw patient care and provided support to nursing staff in various departments.
- Delivered critical assistance during emergencies, demonstrating quick decision-making skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
- Administered medications through multiple routes and performed IV insertions and catheter placements.
- Executed EKG interpretations and monitored telemetry to ensure patient stability.
- Took phone and verbal orders from providers, ensuring accuracy in communication.
- Assisted care providers during procedures, enhancing overall team efficiency.
Education
Master of Arts - Community Mental Health Counseling
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jamestown College
Jamestown, ND05-2006
High School Diploma -
Hope-Page Public School
Hope, ND05-2001
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
- Patient care assessment
- Clear communication
- Direct patient care
- Critical thinking
- Accurate documentation
- Compassionate care
- Evidence-based therapy
- Treatment planning
- Case conceptualization
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
Certification
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Timeline
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Inspire Counseling
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sanford
09.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
CHI Oakes Community Hospital
12.2006 - 09.2010
Master of Arts - Community Mental Health Counseling
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jamestown College
High School Diploma -
Hope-Page Public School