Amber Wessel
Poplar Branch,NC
Summary
Dedicated nurse with over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive care in hospital, outpatient, and school settings. Demonstrated expertise in rapid assessment and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Committed to continuous learning and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiopulmonary Rehab
Outer Banks Health Hospital
Nags Head, North Carolina
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient responses to exercise, accurately interpreting telemetry results to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained precise documentation following hospital and regulatory guidelines.
- Communicated patient needs effectively to medical providers for timely interventions.
- Administered comprehensive nursing care, focusing on education and lifestyle modifications for cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Managed multiple patients with varying stability levels during exercise programs.
- Utilized Scott Care and Epic systems for enhanced patient care management.
Independent Consultant
Arbonne International LLC
Irvine, CA
04.2012 - 12.2022
- Conducted events online and at individual homes to promote products
- Educated clients existing and new in understanding available options and helped them select the right products for their needs
- Coached men and women daily on mindset, consistency, and grit
- Sold and distributed all requested products and explained their benefits to clients
- Provided leadership to a voluntary army by assisting them with their goals and why's and devising an action plan to ensure fruition of those dream and desires
- Empowered men and women to reach their highest potential
- Planned, organized and coordinated appropriate events and training for team
School Nurse
Currituck County Schools
Currituck, NC
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Provides emergency medical care to students.
- Communicating Professional Knowledge
- Able to multitask efficiently and effectively
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab
Albemarle Hospital
Elizabeth City, NC
01.2006 - 08.2014
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Instructed patients on disease process, prevention, treatment, medication, diet, and promotion of healthy behaviors and practices
- Multi-tasking the monitoring of several patients with varying degrees of stability throughout their exercise program
- Monitored critical vital signs before, during and after exercise including Lead II rhythm strips, blood pressure and pulse
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions
- Scott Care use
Registered Nurse, Cardiology
Albembarle Hospital
Elizabeth City, NC
03.2006 - 05.2014
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork for pre and post cardiac Cath care
- Initiated IV therapy to include; antibiotic therapy, cardiac drips, hydration, monitored blood transfusion, and pain management to patients. Assessed for any adverse reactions or side effects
- Assisted the Physician with procedures such as Bronchoscopy, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram, Tilt Table Test, Transesophageal Echocardiogram and elective cardioversions
- Provided conscious sedation for patients requiring Bronchoscopy, TEE, and elective cardioversions
- Coordinated patient discharge with post-care instructions
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing miocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care
Registered Nurse, ICU
Albemarle Hospital
Elizabeth City, NC
07.2001 - 02.2008
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and prevention and medication self-management to maintain continuum of care
- Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management
- Applied clinical expertise in wound care, IV therapy, ventilation care, triple lumen care and pain management techniques
- Provided the highest quality nursing care and service to patients and families
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC1998
Skills
- Reporting and documentation
- EPIC charting and Scott Care use
- Telemetry interpretation
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Planning and interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration
- Strong Work ethic
- Performance in fast-paced environments
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking efficiency
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiopulmonary Rehab
Outer Banks Health Hospital
08.2021 - Current
School Nurse
Currituck County Schools
08.2019 - 12.2021
Independent Consultant
Arbonne International LLC
04.2012 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiology
Albembarle Hospital
03.2006 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab
Albemarle Hospital
01.2006 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse, ICU
Albemarle Hospital
07.2001 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Carolina University