Amber Tenold
Mankato,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with strong work ethic and highly motivated to succeed. Ability to quickly adapt to any environment and effectively learn and master new material. Extensive background in working in the healthcare environment, specifically geriatrics. Effective communication and organizational skills vital to working as a team. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Mayo Hospital
Mankato, MN
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in the management of patient flow, prioritizing cases based on urgency and clinical need.
- Educated patients and families about treatment plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient conditions and identify necessary interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
RN Float Pool Nurse
Monarch Healthcare Management
Mankato, MN
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
RN
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Milford, IA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN
Oaklawn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Mankato, MN
08.2012 - 11.2022
- Experience on all shifts, both on LTC and TCU
- Focused training in wound care including, but not limited to, staging, treatments, documentation, dressing changes, wound management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
LPN
Sheyenne Crossings
West Fargo, ND
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Medication nurse for Long Term Care Unit
- Assisted charge nurse with but not limited to, entering in new orders, treatments, obtaining new orders, wound care
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
CNA
Eventide Lutheran Home
Moorhead, MN
01.2006 - 06.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Mankato, MN03.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Moorhead, MN12.2010
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Student Precepting
- Infection Control
- Medication Distribution
- Direct Patient Care
- Training staff
- Long-Term Care
Certification
BLS certified- expires November 2026
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Mayo Hospital
02.2025 - Current
RN Float Pool Nurse
Monarch Healthcare Management
04.2023 - 05.2025
RN
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
12.2022 - 12.2023
RN
Oaklawn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
08.2012 - 11.2022
LPN
Sheyenne Crossings
07.2011 - 07.2012
CNA
Eventide Lutheran Home
01.2006 - 06.2011
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen College