Amber York
Galien,MI
Summary
Hardworking trainee nursing professional with team-oriented nature, training and physical stamina to handle any nursing need. Devoted to supporting patients with skilled and compassionate care. Collects vital signs, monitors behaviors and notifies qualified nursing staff of concerns.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Apprentice
Corewell Health South
St Joseph, MI
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to individuals in a variety of settings.
- Performed vital signs assessments such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and oxygen saturation levels.
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported them to supervising nurses immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted nursing staff with routine activities such as bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming and ambulation.
- Answered call bells promptly to provide assistance for patients' needs.
- Maintained a clean environment for patients by disinfecting equipment and surfaces regularly.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between nursing staff members regarding any changes in patient status or conditions.
Nurse Technician
Corewell Health South
St Joseph, MI
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration.
- Observed patients' physical condition and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies.
- Answered call lights promptly to respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or strhers using proper techniques.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing technician duties.
Paraprofessional
River Valley School District
Three Oaks, MI
08.2011 - 12.2019
- Assist fourth-grade teachers in educating students.
- Create educational goals for individual students.
- Coordinate educational interventions for students in collaboration with grade-level teachers, principals, and colleagues.
- Assist with supervision of students during outdoor recess and lunchtime.
- Attend professional developments, including child development, mental health 911, behavioral interventions, and ASD training.
Lead Teacher
Precious In His Sight Childcare
Sawyer, MI
08.2005 - 01.2010
- Orchestrated and taught curriculum for 6-week to 3-year-old children
- Organized and maintained a classroom, assisted in employee scheduling, provided care for children 6 weeks to 3 years old
- Created curriculum to encourage social and emotional development, as well as small and large motor skill development
- Assigned individual child care providers to children
- Communicated with parents about their children's wants, needs, and achievements.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI12-2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI05-2002
Skills
- Clinical skills
- Confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health Promotion
- EPIC charting
- EHR Software
- Patient support
- Mobility Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Catheter Care
- Patient Assessment
- Flexible Schedule
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Punctual and Reliable
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Nurse Apprentice
Corewell Health South
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
Corewell Health South
07.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
River Valley School District
08.2011 - 12.2019
Lead Teacher
Precious In His Sight Childcare
08.2005 - 01.2010
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lake Michigan College
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