Amber K. Jones
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner and highly skilled nursing career professional with more than 33 years practical experience in healthcare. Committed to comprehensive patient care and known for assisting patients in-person, by phone or video chat and through messaging. Ready to join a new organization supporting patient care and assessing needs that will allow me to provide competent and compassionate care for the patient population and continued personal and professional growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
OSF Medical Group Primary Care
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Sought to transition to this rural community office after 2 full-time providers left. Single provider with intermittent Locum tenen providers 2 days a week for 1 year.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
OSF Medical Group Primary Care
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Office
- Multi-provider rural community office
- Same duties as in Chenoa
Clinical Practice Coordinator
OSF HealthCare, Multi-Specialty Group
04.2012 - 02.2018
- Bloomington Primary Care Region
- Oversaw orientation, training and ongoing competency program for all clinical staff.
- Clinical resource to provider offices.
- Policy review and compliance for TJC/CMS.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Presented feedback on current and new procedures at weekly clinical meetings.
- Set up educational programs for clinical staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- BLS Instructor, assisted with HeartCode for BLS, ACLS & PALS.
- Assisted with teaching and support for Phlebotomy, Medical Office Assistant bridge classes
- Served as committee member for System Ambulatory Professional Nursing/Clinical Staff Council, Clinical Education, and Ambulatory Waived Lab
- EPIC Super User
Registered nurse, Charge Nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
06.1999 - 04.2012
- Since 10/02 - Emergency Department only, intermittent charge nurse.
- Critical and trauma nursing care, assist and recovery of conscious sedation patients, splinting and basic orthopedic care, excellent IV skills and blood draws, EPIC Super User.
- 1999-2002 - Registry/Float area included Medical/Oncology, Surgical/Orthopedics, Birthing Center - nursery and postpartum care, Post-Intensive Care, Cardiac Catheterization/Angiography Recovery, Pediatrics, Outpatient, Emergency.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing, Clinical Instructor
Heartland Community College
06.2005 - 07.2010
- Clinical Instructor of Practical Nursing students during an eight-week Summer Course.
- Summer courses in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010 when full-time faculty not available while working full-time.
- Rotations completed at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Medical-Surgical and Orthopedic Units.
- Oversaw work of nursing students to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Provided individualized instruction to struggling pupils.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help boost student learning.
Registered Nurse
Gerardo A. Grieco, S.C, General Surgery Office
05.1991 - 07.1999
- Assisted with patient exams, minor surgical procedures, collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Scheduled surgical procedures and testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed insurance coding and billing, and transcription.
Education
Master of Science Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mennonite College of Nursing At Illinois State University
Normal, IL1990
Skills
- Primary Care
- Acute and Chronic Health Management
- Preventive Care, Well woman exams
- Patient Education
- School Physicals
- Well Child Exams and Newborn care
- Immunizations
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Laceration Repair and other related procedures
- Mental Health
Certifications and Licenses
- Board Certification Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Exp. 02/2028.
- Registered Professional Nurse – State of IL, License 041.262015, Exp. 05/31/2024.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – State of IL, License 209.017331, Exp. 05/31/2024.
- APRN Controlled Substance – State of IL, License 309.012649, Exp. 05/31/2024.
- DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, U.S. DOJ, Exp. 12-31-2023.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Exp. 6/2025.
Expired, but will renew upon request.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support; ACLS Instructor
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support; PALS Instructor
- BLS Instructor
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN) – State of IL IDPH
- Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) – State of IL IDPH
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Emergency Nurse Association (ENA)
- IL Society of Advanced Practice Nursing
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Phi Pi Chapter
AWARDS
Leader in Education - OSF Healthcare Ministry, December 2017
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
OSF Medical Group Primary Care
05.2020 - 10.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
OSF Medical Group Primary Care
02.2018 - 05.2020
Clinical Practice Coordinator
OSF HealthCare, Multi-Specialty Group
04.2012 - 02.2018
Adjunct Faculty Nursing, Clinical Instructor
Heartland Community College
06.2005 - 07.2010
Registered nurse, Charge Nurse
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
06.1999 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse
Gerardo A. Grieco, S.C, General Surgery Office
05.1991 - 07.1999
Master of Science Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mennonite College of Nursing At Illinois State University
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Exp. 6/2025.
Expired, but will renew upon request.
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support; ACLS Instructor
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support; PALS Instructor
- BLS Instructor
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN) – State of IL IDPH
- Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) – State of IL IDPH
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