AMBHER LINN DENBOW
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with seven years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of critical care treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Neurological Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Treated patients on 36-bed neuro intensive care unit with strokes, head traumas, comas, intracranial hematomas, and other neurologic conditions.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including ventilated patients.
- Assisted with intubated, bedside burr holes, EVD placement and monitoring, thoracotomy, and central line insertion, etc.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Neurovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Thorough and systematic assessment of neurovascular status in critically ill patients.
- Having a comprehensive understanding of etiology, pathophysiology, physiological responses and clinical presentation associated with neurovascular impairment, secondary ischemia and compartment syndrome.
- Provided direct patient care for patients diagnosed with Carotid artery disease, Carotid artery stenosis, Cerebral amyloid angiopathy, Cerebral vascular disease, Aneurysm, Arterial dissection, Arteriovenous malformation, Moyamoya, Sinus Venous Thrombosis, Stroke, and Transient cerebral ischemia.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing critically ill patients.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Flagstaff Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lenoir UNC
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
Pediatric IMCU and ICU Registered Nurse
Unit, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Precept new staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
- Performed developmentally appropriate quality patient care for pediatric patients with hematology and oncology conditions in a fast-paced inpatient hospital setting.
- Prepare and deliver chemotherapy and biological therapies to oncology patients.
- Manage high dose narcotic administration and provide end-of-life care and support for dying patients and their families.
Neurological Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Methodist University Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, intracranial hematomas, and other neurologic conditions.
- Established vigilance in monitoring patients and identifying neurological decline.
- Assisted physicians in reducing increased pressure from patient's brain.
- Administered medications and tests as required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loewenberg School of Nursing - University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2015
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Protocol and Procedure Improvement
- Emergency Care Management
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Electronic Document Management System
- Training Junior Team Members
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- Operational Standards
- Critical Care Nursing
- HIPAA Guidelines
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - Renew 2025
- Certified Basic Life Support - Current
- Certified ACLS - Current
Timeline
Neurological Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
UAB Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse
Waterbury Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Neurovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Flagstaff Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lenoir UNC
03.2021 - 06.2021
Pediatric IMCU and ICU Registered Nurse
Unit, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
08.2018 - 03.2021
Neurological Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Methodist University Hospital
01.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loewenberg School of Nursing - University of Memphis
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