Amber Weigt
Colfax
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse seeking a Clinic Nurse Manager position to apply strong clinical expertise, team leadership, and quality improvement skills in delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care RN
Gritman Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific patient needs and improve treatment outcomes.
- Delivered case management assistance to support team operations.
- Facilitated clinic flow by coordinating patient appointments and staff schedules.
- Conducted audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Resolved technical issues through effective troubleshooting methods.
- Supported nursing students during their clinical rotations.
Stay at Home Mom
07.2022 - 09.2022
Registered nurse
Cascadia of North Lewiston
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated care with rehabilitation team to develop and implement individualized recovery plans.
- Utilized Point Click Care to manage patient records, enhancing communication and continuity of care.
- Ensured timely medication delivery to enhance patient care.
- Assisted in dressing and caring for patient wounds in clinical settings.
Clinic Nurse Manager
Chugachimuit
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervised medical assistants and CNAs to ensure quality patient support
- Administered IV Covid medication
- Managed Covis testing and supplies
- Managed vaccination program, facilitating efficient immunization for patients
- Managed Covid testing and supplies to maintain clinic operational readiness
- Facilitated smooth clinic activities to enhance patient experience and minimize wait times.
- Resolved technical issues by diagnosing problems and providing effective solutions.
- Supported users with Epic software
- Addressed and corrected system errors to enhance overall operational efficiency.
LTC Manager
Providence Seward Mountain Haven
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed and supervised nursing staff to ensure high standards of patient care
- Achieved certification in CDC Infection Prevention standards.
- Infection control and prevention program and COVID-19 response
- Coordinated infection control and prevention programs, including COVID-19 response efforts
- Oversaw quality management initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes
- Implemented Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives
- Abiquis, Kronos, Taleo, Success factors, PolicyStat
- Developed and maintained Management Abuse Prevention Program guidelines
RN Weekend Nurse
Marlow Manor
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Oversaw patient care during weekend shifts
- Addressed and resolved emergency issues promptly, enhancing patient safety.
- Implemented infection control measures in response to staff and patient concerns, promoting a safer healthcare environment.
- Coordinated staffing assignments for facility operations over the weekend.
RN Supervisor
Dept. of Corrections, State of Alaska
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversaw patient care services in the facility.
- Managed departmental budgeting to align resources with operational needs.
- Managed infection control protocols in infirmary and mental health unit.
- Coordinated emergency response plans for the facility.
- Infection control of infirmary/mental health unit
- Medical Staffing for the whole facility.
- Facilitated staff recruitment processes for various departments.
- Fostered positive interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
Case Manager
Billet Home Health
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Coordinated patient care activities in home settings to enhance quality of life.
- Managed emergency situations for clients in their residences.
- Implemented infection control measures to safeguard patient safety.
- Established infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Directed emergency response efforts for clients in their residences to ensure timely assistance.
ADON
Haven of Yuma
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Assisted in management of rehabilitation and long-term care facility to support operational effectiveness.
- Implemented infection prevention protocols to enhance patient safety
- Managed wound care program to improve patient outcomes
- Managed psychotropic program to support patient mental health
- Led Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiatives to enhance care quality
- Oversaw Abiquis program operations to ensure effective service delivery
- Managed staff to ensure quality care and compliance with facility standards.
- Coordinated staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage
- Interim Director of nursing for sister facility
RN ICU
YRMC
04.2008 - 02.2015
- ICU Patients Care
- CABG Post op recovery, T
- Trained new staff and nurses on ICU protocols and patient care
- Assisted in managing balloon pump therapies for cardiac patients
- Wound Care
- ACLS
- Management of patents with highly infectious diseases
RN
YVCH
02.2005 - 02.2008
- Provided patient care in telemetry and ICU settings
- Provided direct patient care in various departments across the hospital.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
CNA
Crescent Convalescent Home
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Patient Care with ADLs
- Provided compassionate care to residents in a supportive environment.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Caregiver
Private Client
01.1999 - 01.2001
Education
ANS, AA:S -
Yakima Valley Community College
Yakima, WAVocational degree - telecommunication
Perry Technical Institute
Yakima, WASkills
- Patient documentation, Case Management, Time Management, Electronic health records, EPIC Super User, Clinical quality improvement, Team collaboration, Infection Prevention, Skin care management, Health information management, Wound Care
- EPIC Super User
- Clinical quality improvement
- Quality assurance
- Quality enhancement
- Clinical decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Cross-department collaboration
- Time Management
- Clinical leadership
- Wound evaluation
- Care management
Communication
I specialized with health and wellness education, administration, management, Infection Control, Wound care, Quality Management, staff management, and computer experience. I often am praised for getting along with other. I was part of a management team that took a one star LTC facility to a 4 star, and no nursing tags sin state survey.
Leadership
I have been an ADON, and Interim DON, Infection Preventionist, Clinic Nurse manager, and a Wound Care Nurse. I have been the chair person for my college Services and Activities Fee budget committee.
Education
The Nurse Coach Collective-thenursecoach.com-march 20, 2021 to present;
Timeline
Wound Care RN
Gritman Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
07.2022 - 09.2022
Registered nurse
Cascadia of North Lewiston
05.2022 - 07.2022
Clinic Nurse Manager
Chugachimuit
10.2021 - 04.2022
LTC Manager
Providence Seward Mountain Haven
05.2019 - 10.2021
RN Weekend Nurse
Marlow Manor
01.2019 - 05.2019
RN Supervisor
Dept. of Corrections, State of Alaska
12.2017 - 12.2018
Case Manager
Billet Home Health
08.2017 - 11.2017
ADON
Haven of Yuma
10.2014 - 06.2017
RN ICU
YRMC
04.2008 - 02.2015
RN
YVCH
02.2005 - 02.2008
CNA
Crescent Convalescent Home
01.2001 - 01.2005
Caregiver
Private Client
01.1999 - 01.2001
ANS, AA:S -
Yakima Valley Community College
Vocational degree - telecommunication
Perry Technical Institute