Amber Zananski
Highland,NY
Summary
Efficient and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner. A Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience in Critical Care, 16 years in a hospital setting, and 2 years as a Patient Care Technician. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiology Family Nurse Practitioner
Nuvance Health Medical Practice
Poughkeepsie, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
- Managed referrals to specialists when necessary and followed up with results from referrals.
- Obtained informed consent prior to initiating any medical procedure or test.
- Served as a mentor for new graduate nurses entering into Family Nurse Practitioner roles.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
Nurse Practitioner
Emergency One Urgent Care
Kingston, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Trusted Health
Albany, NY
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley
Kingston, NY
07.2005 - 09.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse-Travel RN
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
Delray Beach, FL
01.2013 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse/Travel RN-CTICU
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Measured and monitored patient EKGs.
- Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
- Coordinated and evaluated interdisciplinary care for patients.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant
Hudson Valley Foot Associates
Hurley, NY
01.2004 - 07.2005
Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant
Medical Associates of the Hudson Valley
Kingston, NY
01.2002 - 01.2004
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Pace University
New York, NY12.2021
Bachelor of Science - BSN
SUNY Delhi
Delhi, NY05.2010
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
SUNY Ulster
Stone Ridge, NY07.2005
High School Diploma -
John A. Coleman Highschool
Hurley, NY06.2000
Skills
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Patient Education
- Laboratory Testing
- Clinical Care Standards
- Physical Examinations
- Preventive Care
- Patient Communication
- Electronic health records system
- Patient Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Treatment Plan Development
- Medical Charting
- Health Promotion
- Prescribing medications
- Family Education
- Interpreting laboratory results
Certification
- Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner in New York State 2022 to present-License #F350085
- Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State - 2007 to present- License# 584290
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - 2007 to present
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification - 2007 to present
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN-Adult) - 2013 to present
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Family Support - Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.
Timeline
Cardiology Family Nurse Practitioner
Nuvance Health Medical Practice
07.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Emergency One Urgent Care
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Trusted Health
09.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse/Travel RN-CTICU
Westchester Medical Center
05.2015 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse-Travel RN
American Traveler Staffing Professionals
01.2013 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, ICU
Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley
07.2005 - 09.2021
Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant
Hudson Valley Foot Associates
01.2004 - 07.2005
Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant
Medical Associates of the Hudson Valley
01.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Pace University
Bachelor of Science - BSN
SUNY Delhi
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
SUNY Ulster
High School Diploma -
John A. Coleman Highschool