Registered Nurse
Open To Work
Amber Vigler
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Hanford,CA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Open to discussion
Desired Job Title
Registered Nurse
Work Type
Full Time
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Compassionate new graduate Registered Nurse with 17 years of healthcare experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Expertise in patient care, medication administration, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care in fast-paced environments while leveraging clinical knowledge and critical thinking to support hospital teams.
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
18 Years 1 Month- Delivered direct nursing care to diverse patient population, addressing individual needs and promoting wellness.
- Monitor and document patient status and communicate changes to providers.
- Monitored and documented patient status, effectively communicating changes to providers to ensure timely interventions.
- Coordinated care for patients with chronic medical conditions, facilitating comprehensive treatment plans and improving patient outcomes.
- Respond to medical emergencies and urgent patient needs.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and infection control standards.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Graduated May 2026
Vocational Nursing Program - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Graduated December 2007
Skills
Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
IV Therapy
Wound Care
Infection Prevention
Chronic Disease Management
Patient Advocacy
EHR Documentation
Patient Education
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Over 18 years of nursing experience in correctional healthcare.
- Successfully completed an LVN-to-RN transition program while working full-time.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient advocacy, safety, and quality care.
Certification
- Registered Nurse #95464468 (RN), California
- Licensed Vocational Nurse #234376 (LVN), California
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Clinical Experience
- Nursing Student Clinical Rotations
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and medication administration.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Monitored patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Mental Health Nursing in Correctional Facility
- Conducted therapeutic communication with patients experiencing psychiatric disorders.
- Assisted with crisis intervention and patient safety monitoring.
- Participated in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Additional Clinical Experience
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Patient education and discharge planning
- Electronic health record documentation
- Infection prevention and safety protocols
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
07.2008 - CurrentRead More
Bakersfield College
Associate Degree in Nursing from ADN
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Hanford Adult School
Vocational Nursing Program from Licensed Vocational Nursing
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