Amber Toledo
Slidell,LA
Summary
Accomplished Nurse proudly offering more than 10 years' expertise in the healthcare field. Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse Recovery Room/PACU Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell, LA
10.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
RN Manager Med-Surg
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell, LA
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
RN Staff Nurse Med-Surg
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell, LA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
LPN Staff Nurse PRN
Greenbriar Nursing Home
Slidell, LA
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
LPN Staff Nurse
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
01.2010 - 01.2012
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College
Bogalusa, LAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS12.2016
Skills
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Recovery Guidance
- Airway Management
- Post-Op Care
- Emergency Interventions
- Pain Management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Chemo Certified
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse Recovery Room/PACU Registered Nurse
Slidell Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - Current
RN Manager Med-Surg
Slidell Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2021
RN Staff Nurse Med-Surg
Slidell Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
LPN Staff Nurse PRN
Greenbriar Nursing Home
01.2010 - 01.2016
LPN Staff Nurse
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Louisiana Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College