Amberly Skala
Registered Nurse
Temple
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in high-stress emergency settings, consistently delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining composure during medical crises. Recognized as a reliable team member, demonstrating adaptability to evolving situations and a strong commitment to collaborative success. Currently pursuing knowledge expansion and dedicated to advancing a career as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, focusing on providing comprehensive mental health support. Passionate about integrating clinical expertise with compassionate care to enhance patient outcomes in the mental health field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
09.2021 - Current
- Promotes a supportive work environment by addressing staff concerns, referring them to the appropriate team, and providing answers.
- Continues to build trust, which staff feel like they can bring problems forth, will be heard and addressed.
- Manages crisis situations calmly, provides staff directions to help reach an end goal for these incidents.
- Continues to build trust, so staff feel they can bring problems forward, that they will be heard and addressed.
- Conducted regular audits of emergency department charts to help coach staff in real time to improve outcomes for patients and build staff morale.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes during medical emergencies.
- Coordinated efficient patient transfers to specialized units, expediting care for critically ill individuals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making, resulting in better patient outcomes during their emergency visit.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott and White
06.2018 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administration of medications via IV, IM, oral and monitor responses.
- Provide support to families during difficult and critical situations by answering questions, offering emotional support, and advocating for needs.
- Continued growth of future nurses in the department by providing educations through clinical coaching.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Continued growth of future nurses in the department by providing education through clinical coaching, emotional support, and advocating for their needs.
Hospital Supervisor
Baylor Scott and White
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitates communication among multiple interdisciplinary teams and departments to ensure smooth patient care operations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.ituations.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings between various departments to encourage information sharing and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Developed strong working relationships with various departments, promoting effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration within the hospital setting.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN08.2027
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Central Texas A&M
Killeen TXAssociate of Applied Science - Associate of Science in Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXSkills
Clinical judgment
Privacy and confidentiality
Mentoring staff
Compassionate care
Teamwork and collaboration
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN)-Texas, License number 945379, Expires Sept 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Hospital Supervisor
Baylor Scott and White
01.2023 - 05.2024
ER Charge Nurse
Baylor Scott and White
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott and White
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Central Texas A&M
Associate of Applied Science - Associate of Science in Nursing
Central Texas College
Master of Science - PMHNP
Purdue Global University