Amber L. Gunn
Portland,OR
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Mental Heath
Jackson House Secured Treatment Facility
Portland, Oregon
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records in electronic systems.
- Demonstrated empathy towards clients while providing them with an environment conducive to healing.
Registered Nurse- CVICU
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, Oregon
11.2024 - Current
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Managed emergency situations quickly and effectively utilizing evidence based practices.
- Utilized evidence based guidelines for best practice management of cardiac arrhythmias.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to family members during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and standards of practice for safe delivery of quality patient care.
- Performed advanced cardiac life support procedures such as chest compressions, endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, pacing and cardioversion.
Patient Care Technician
Jewish Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Cincinnati, Ohio
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects effectively.
- Utilized pharmacy software to manage patient records and prescription information securely.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
Office Administrative Assistant/ External Care Coo
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Lexington, Kentucky
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Coordinated scheduling for caregivers and clients to ensure service continuity.
- Assisted with client intake processes, gathering necessary documentation and information.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, faxing documents and mailing packages.
- Answered phones to direct callers, schedule appointments, and provide general office information.
- Prepared documents such as correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, reports and other materials using Microsoft Office applications.
- Set up new hire paperwork according to company standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice W/ Minor Psychology
Kentucky State Univeristy
Frankfort, KYSome College (No Degree) - Dual Highschool Program
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington, KYSkills
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Critical care nursing
- Medication management
- Patient education
- Evidence-based practice
- Crisis intervention
- Rehabilitation support
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Licensed RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Mental Heath
Jackson House Secured Treatment Facility
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- CVICU
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Jewish Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
12.2021 - 03.2023
Office Administrative Assistant/ External Care Coo
Comfort Keepers Home Care
12.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice W/ Minor Psychology
Kentucky State Univeristy
Some College (No Degree) - Dual Highschool Program
Bluegrass Community and Technical College