Amber Tinkham
Hutchinson
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-CNC (Clinical Nurse Coordinator)
Wesley Medical Center ER
08.2022 - Current
- Lead my staff & ensure ICARE standards are being upheld throughout the ED
- Follow through with provider orders & notify providers if meds or treatments are needed
- Assess, triage, & treat medical emergencies
LPN2
Trinity Nursing Staff LLC
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Administered scheduled and PRN meds, blood glucose level checks and administer insulins and general resident care
- Collaborated with RNs, CMAs, CNAs to assess resident needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
- Used aseptic techniques and provided sterile wound care and dressing changes
CNA-LPN2
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
03.2006 - 12.2019
- Administered scheduled and PRN meds, inserted IVs, performed EKGs, blood glucose level checks, foley catheter insertions, and general patient care
- Collaborated with providers, RNs, and CNAs to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
CNA/CMA
Wesley Towers
01.2003 - 03.2006
- Assisted residents with mobility needs, assisted with feeding, and bathing
- Delivered resident care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering breathing treatments, administering scheduled and PRN medications
- Used aseptic techniques and provided sterile wound care and dressing changes
CNA
Hutchinson Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2003
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs
- Facilitated ADLs
- Answered call lights and supported patient needs and comforts
- Monitored patients vital signs and informed nurses with changes
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Salina Technical College
Salina, KS05.2022
Practical Nurse Certificate - undefined
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson, KS05.2002
Skills
- Emergency care
- Medication and IV administration
- Team coordination
- Nursing staff leadership
- Professional bedside manner
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- ACLS (advanced cardiac life support)
- BLS (basic life support)
- ENPC (emergency nursing pediatric course)
- NIHSS (national institutes of health stroke scale)
- NRP (neonatal resuscitation)
- PALS (pediatric advanced life support)
- TNCC (trauma nursing core course)
Timeline
RN-CNC (Clinical Nurse Coordinator)
Wesley Medical Center ER
08.2022 - Current
LPN2
Trinity Nursing Staff LLC
04.2020 - 08.2022
CNA-LPN2
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center
03.2006 - 12.2019
CNA/CMA
Wesley Towers
01.2003 - 03.2006
CNA
Hutchinson Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2003
Practical Nurse Certificate - undefined
Hutchinson Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Hutchinson High School
Associates Degree - Nursing
Salina Technical College