Amber Sexton
Cincinnati ,Ohio
Summary
Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Transfer Specialist
Bon Secour/ Mercy Health
11.2018 - Current
- assist in the clinical placement and movement of critical patients both into and out of our facilities providing timely access to care
- collaborate between physicians, hospitals, and other immediate health care settings to coordinate the timely movement of high acuity patients such as STEMI, stroke, trauma, neonatal care, and so forth
- Responsible for implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures and protocols related to the mission and role of the Transfer Center.
- Maintains the organization's standards of nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Communicates with physicians and other stakeholders regarding patient placement issues.
- Works collaboratively with other hospital departments and external customers to develop and implement clinically sound and efficient transfers of care.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; diplomatic and friendly telephone etiquette; use of professional vocabulary
- Positive, enthusiastic, helpful personality that is customer service oriented
- Keen critical thinking skills; ability to analyze information of a complex nature and provide sound judgment and direction to caller
- organize and prioritize multiple complex tasks, problem-solve and make decisions quickly
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Health West Hospital
05.2015 - 11.2018
- Ensured that surgical patients received a quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive work environment.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Worked with department heads, staff, and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing programs.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
- Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
Bartender/Bar Manager
Queen City Club
02.2008 - 07.2017
- Prepare and serve permanent and portable bars operating within the club.
- Thoroughly explain the characteristics and descriptions of wines and champagnes on the wine list to members and guests.
- Effectively handle member complaints and special requests.
- Provide prompt, efficient, friendly, and quality service at all times.
- Order and maintain stock levels to prevent shortages of critical items.
- Consistently keep work areas clean and sanitary in compliance with bar standards.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow staff and other management.
- Set up special events and private parties.
- Promote positive customer and associate relations through courtesy, service and professional appearance.
- Design wine specials and drink menus to accommodate members.
- Write schedules for all bar staff on weekly basis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2017
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing Clinical Rotations
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, Ohio2014
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- communicates effectively
- positive personality
- listening skills
- dependable
- hiring and training experience
- computer competency
- Customer-oriented
- Goal-oriented
- Motivated team player
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
RN Transfer Specialist
Bon Secour/ Mercy Health
11.2018 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Health West Hospital
05.2015 - 11.2018
Bartender/Bar Manager
Queen City Club
02.2008 - 07.2017
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing Clinical Rotations
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
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