Amber Strickland
Cleveland,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with nine years of comprehensive expertise in providing specialized care to a variety of patient populations in numerous settings. Adept in managing complex clinical treatments, administering chemotherapy, and providing compassionate patient support. Skilled in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and treatment outcomes. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high stress situations. Consistently developing strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, professional bedside manner, and excellent patient service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Provides direct patient care from admission to discharge, and recognizes changes in patient assessment/hemodynamic stability, and determines next course of action.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevents the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administers oral, sub-Q, IM, and IV medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educates patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options.
- Skillfully manages challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advises patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitates patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Monitors patient conditions by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating the medical team on changes in stability or acuity.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
- Hospitals: James Cancer Hospital and Research, UH Cleveland Medical Center, UW Medical Center-Montlake, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, El Centro Regional Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial
- Clinical Settings: COVID/Rapid Response, Hematology/Oncology, BMT, Pre/Post Op Kidney & Liver Transplant, Bariatric Surgery, Med-Surg/Tele
- Provided pandemic relief as a crisis response nurse demonstrating ability to deliver high-quality care in fast-paced and high-stress environment.
- Enhances patient safety by adhering strictly to infection control protocols and advocating for the prompt resolution of identified concerns.
- Administers medications and treatment to patients and monitors responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Enhances cultural competence by working in diverse settings.
- Demonstrates adaptability by floating to multiple units while consistently delivering high-quality care across various clinical settings and patient populations
- Demonstrates a proven ability to quickly learn, implement, and comply with varying healthcare procedures, policies, and protocols.
- Manages a high patient workload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
- Provides exceptional patient care and maintain professionalism in multiple assignments.
- Utilizes strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Streamlines communication between interdisciplinary healthcare team members, ensuring timely updates on critical patient information and facilitating optimal care coordination.
- Utilizes various EMRs such as Allscripts, Epic, and Cerner to document patient care in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Clinical Nurse
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Maintained strong working relationships with oncologists, consulting providers, and other healthcare personnel fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Conducted patient assessments, including physical exams, reviewing medical histories, and evaluating lab results to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments following established protocols.
- Monitored patient response to treatments, managed side effects, and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Interpret telemetry and appropriately manage care of arrhythmias.
- Provide BLS and manage rapid responses during emergent situations.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, side effects, and post-treatment care.
- Maintain detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments, responses, and care plans.
- Mentor and precept new graduate nurses in oncology care practices and protocols.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by serving as a patient advocate and providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2015
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient education and counseling
- Leadership: Charge nurse and nursing preceptor
- Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
- Medication administration and management
- Care plan development
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Strong clinical judgment and complex problem solving
- High level of autonomy
- Time management
- Computer literacy, EMR documentation: Epic, Allscripts, Cerner
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse State of Ohio/Compact - July, 2015
- BLS - Basic Life Support - Feb, 2024
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Jan, 2023
- ONS/ONCC - Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider - May, 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
07.2015 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
- Licensed Registered Nurse State of Ohio/Compact - July, 2015
- BLS - Basic Life Support - Feb, 2024
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - Jan, 2023
- ONS/ONCC - Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider - May, 2023
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