Amber Sutherland
Fall Creek,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with nearly 10 years' progressive career history in direct patient care. Focused on optimizing patient care and support through interdisciplinary collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and work well with diverse patient populations in often high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and prioritizing the patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Completed incoming patient assessments, prepare for surgical procedure, administer medications, measure vital statistics and initiate IV.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new and seasoned nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Rotated charge nurse overseeing/supporting 5-10 staff.
- Rotated lead RN working in preoperative office calling and providing education to patients and ensuring all needed information/documents obtained prior to surgery to ensure smooth transition into surgery.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient/family education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
05.2014 - 12.2019
- Monitored and cared for patients pre/postoperative CABG, valve replacement, lobectomy, chest tube placement, TEE, cardiac and peripheral angiogram, EGD and colonoscopy.
- Frequently treated patient populations with CHF, COPD, STEMI, NSTEMI and arrhythmias.
- Supported patients and their families during highly stressful situations.
- Float experience to orthopedic/surgical, neurovascular and rehabilitation.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Skills
- Patient First Mentality
- Exceptional Bedside Manner
- Multitasking using Prioritization and Organization
- Proficiency in Instruction and Education
- Strong Time Management
- Team Coordination
- Data Collection
- Chart Preparation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Complex Problem-Solving
- EMR Systems
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Managing Deadlines
Education Certification
- Associate Degree of Nursing, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI, License#200305
- Advanced cardiac life support, American Heart Association
- Basic life support, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
05.2014 - 12.2019