Amber Whitney DesJardins
MIddletown,PA
Summary
Experienced nurse with a passion for women's health. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Willingness to learn and take on added responsibilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse, OR Expert I
UPMC Pinnacle
01.2014 - Current
- Circulate and scrub for a variety of different surgical services within the general OR
- Specialize in GYN surgery including complex obstetrical procedures
- Manage the unit as charge nurse on evenings, nights and weekends
OB Technician
Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital
02.2011 - 01.2014
- Scrubbed for cesarean sections
- Coordinated patient care alongside the charge RN as unit secretary (answered main phone line, contacted physicians, and monitored traffic in and out of the department)
- Maintained supply stock and cleanliness within the unit
- Assisted the RN with vaginal deliveries and immediate post-partum care
- Transported patients to Maternity for transitional care
Patient Care Assistant
Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital
07.2007 - 02.2011
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Monitored vital signs, blood sugars and performed EKGs
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
Education
BSN -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12.2018
Associate of Arts - Nursing (RN)
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA12.2013
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2010
Skills
- EPIC trained
- BLS/CPR certified
- Ability to multitask and coordinate care
- Communication with multiple personnel and departments
- Dedicated and reliable
- Decision-making capabilities
Certification
- Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR) - PA Competency and Credentialing Institute - 2021
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse, OR Expert I
UPMC Pinnacle
01.2014 - Current
OB Technician
Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital
02.2011 - 01.2014
Patient Care Assistant
Pinnacle Health System - Harrisburg Hospital
07.2007 - 02.2011
BSN -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Arts - Nursing (RN)
Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
- Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR) - PA Competency and Credentialing Institute - 2021
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