Amber Wood
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with strong commitment to patient care and well-being. Possesses foundational knowledge in medical procedures and patient care, with skills in monitoring vital signs and administering medications. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Chandler Post Acute Care
08.2024 - Current
- Managed client caseload of approximately 22 patients
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ health status and document findings accurately
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patients' needs and preferences
- Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects or adverse reactions
- Wound Care Management: Provide care for wounds, including dressing changes and infection control measures
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Regularly monitor and record vital signs, identifying changes that require immediate attention
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including care interventions and outcomes
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Special Needs Adult Caregiver
SunValley
09.2022 - Current
- Worked with clients' care team to establish various goals for their care plan dependent on each client’s individual abilities and needs
- Helped the client work on their goals be it daily living skills such as dressing, respecting other’s boundaries, doing tasks involving fine motor skills, etc
- I also attended to the client’s needs such as toileting, some wore diapers and needed to be changed fully while others needed assistance only with wiping and handwashing for example
- Maintained records of progress toward goals and completed reports for government agencies
- Maintained compliance with state laws through both client interactions as well as through maintaining up-to-date certifications as needed
Mortgage Loan Originator
Barrett Financial
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Once I analyzed financial data and determined loan eligibility, I negotiated the terms of the loan for the borrower
- After the terms were established, I would then prepare applications and submit them to underwriting
- I would monitor the progress and communicate with the borrowers throughout
- I ensured compliance was maintained according to state and national regulations
- I utilized my marketing team to work with real estate agents to propagate collaborations with the agents and myself
- This gave them various tools to use with their clients and help build relationships in their prospective markets
Special Needs Adult Caregiver
Guild Care Services
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Cared for clients via respite care to allow parents/caregivers time for themselves or with their friends and family as they often were not able to do so without respite care
- Worked with clients in reaching goals in their care plans
- This could range anywhere from preparing their own meals to using communication devices to effectively convey wants and needs
- Helped clients with daily living skills such as bathing, brushing teeth and hair, doing laundry, etc
Mortgage Loan Originator
Fairway Mortgage
03.2021 - 01.2022
- After obtaining my California mortgage license I was able to bring high-profile clients over from the Los Angeles area for multimillion-dollar loan submissions
- Prepared and submitted loan documents to the underwriting team
- Maintained communication with clients, underwriting, client’s agent, and title company to the completion of each loan
Education
A.S. - Applied Sciences in Nursing
Gateway Community College
01.2024
B.S. - Applied Biological Sciences, Religious Studies
Arizona State University
01.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- High level of autonomy
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BCLS)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Chandler Post Acute Care
08.2024 - Current
Special Needs Adult Caregiver
SunValley
09.2022 - Current
Mortgage Loan Originator
Barrett Financial
04.2022 - 10.2022
Special Needs Adult Caregiver
Guild Care Services
10.2021 - 08.2022
Mortgage Loan Originator
Fairway Mortgage
03.2021 - 01.2022
B.S. - Applied Biological Sciences, Religious Studies
Arizona State University
- Basic Life Support (BCLS)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)
A.S. - Applied Sciences in Nursing
Gateway Community College
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