AMBER WORKMAN
Aitkin,MN
Summary
Professional nurse with specialized expertise in labor and delivery and previous critcal care experience. Proven track record of delivering compassionate and effective care while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring of fetal health, labor monitoring and obstetric triaging, and emergency interventions, with calm and reliable approach in high-pressure situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Essentia- St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Brainerd, MN
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored maternal and fetal health during labor and delivery processes.
- Educated patients on labor progression, pain management, and postpartum recovery.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Nominated by a patient and received The Daisy Award for Nurses for individualized patient-centered and compassionate care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AYA Healthcare | Ridgeview Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Currently completing a contract and requested to extend after 2 weeks.
- Nominated for a Ridgeview employee award on my first day for leadership, displaying their company’s values, and assisting PACU staff with a difficult case without hesitation.
- Cared for ICU and telemetry patients in a 28-bed unit.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AYA Healthcare | Mercy Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Two,13-week contracts completed with offers to extend further.
- Worked at a level 2 trauma center and primary stroke center in a busy 25 bed ICU.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Essentia- St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Brainerd, MN
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Monitored and assessed patient vital signs, ensuring timely interventions in critical situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management strategies post-discharge.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis- St. Paul Acutes
St. Paul, MN
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Administered acute hemodialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis procedures, fostering understanding of treatment options and self-care practices.
- Monitored patient vital signs and dialysis parameters, adjusting treatment plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing the risk of complications during hemodialysis sessions.
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Clinicor Medical Staffing
Roseville, MN
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with physicians and nurse practitioners from five different healthcare organizations.
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Utilized electronic health records (EHR) systems for accurate documentation and efficient information sharing.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN01.2020
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING - undefined
Minneapolis College
Minneapolis, MN01.2018
Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Paul College
Saint Paul, MN05.2016
Skills
- Public Health Nurse (PHN) licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification
- Fetal Monitoring
- Labor and Delivery Care
- Handling obstetric emergencies
- Baby-Friendly trained
- Interpretation of cardiac rhythms
Accomplishments
Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses honoree in October 2024.
Certification
- PHN – Public Health Nurse
- PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS – Basic Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Rescuitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Essentia- St. Joseph’s Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AYA Healthcare | Ridgeview Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AYA Healthcare | Mercy Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Essentia- St. Joseph’s Medical Center
09.2019 - 10.2021
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis- St. Paul Acutes
02.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Clinicor Medical Staffing
07.2017 - 02.2019
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING - undefined
Minneapolis College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Southwest Minnesota State University
Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Paul College