Amber Toledo
Slidell,LA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, flexibility, and a commitment to nursing excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Float Pool
Ochsner Hospital
New Orleans , LA
03.2023 - Current
- I currently float to Med-Surg, PCU, ICU Step down, PACU, Chemo infusions, recovery room for Cath Lab, and I also do charge. I work at multiple facilities for Ochsner.
RN, PACU
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell, LA
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Monitored patient for adverse reactions to anesthesia during recovery period.
- Assisted with intubations and extubations in the PACU setting.
- Provided pre-and postoperative care to patients in the PACU.
- Cared for ICU overflow patients.
RN, Medical-Surgical, Nursing Manager
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell, LA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Charge Nurse Role after 3 months of employment, RN Manager (2018)
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Conducted rounds on assigned units on a regular basis.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
LPN
Greenbriar Nursing Home
Slidell, LA
01.2011 - 01.2016
- PRN
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
LPN
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Med-Surg/ER
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Assessed changes in patient status and reported to physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS12-2016
LPN - Nursing
Northshore Technical Community College
Bogalusa12-2009
Skills
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Chemo certified
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- EMR systems
- Epic EHR management
- Staff supervision
- High level of autonomy
Timeline
RN Float Pool
Ochsner Hospital
03.2023 - Current
RN, PACU
Slidell Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2023
RN, Medical-Surgical, Nursing Manager
Slidell Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2021
LPN
Greenbriar Nursing Home
01.2011 - 01.2016
LPN
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
01.2010 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
LPN - Nursing
Northshore Technical Community College
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