Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Amelia Harris, NP-C, MSN, RN

Denver,CO

Summary

Versatile healthcare professional with a strong foundation in critical care, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven drive for continuous development. Dedicated to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and optimizing patient outcomes. Delivers patient-centered care that fosters rapport, engagement, and holistic well-being.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Medely
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide pre-operative and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) for adult and pediatric patients in the outpatient setting.
  • Prepare patients for surgery by evaluating their medical history, performing a physical assessment, providing anticipatory guidance, and addressing concerns.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
  • Assume care of patients arriving from the operating room by managing their airway, vital signs, pain, nausea, and surgical dressing.
  • Educate patients on post-operative care, including medication regimens, non-pharmacological pain management, wound care, activity restrictions, recovery expectations, and red flag symptoms.

Registered Nurse

Flatirons Surgery Center
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Same as above for roles and responsibilities.
  • Worked in the pre-admission testing setting, which required communicating with patients, providers, and administrative staff to determine surgical clearance.
  • Precepted new staff members through their orientation process.

Registered Nurse

Boulder Community Health
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Same as above for roles and responsibilities.
  • Inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Prepared and recovered patients undergoing interventional radiology and endoscopic procedures.

Registered Nurse

The Wholeness Center
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with naturopathic doctors, therapists, social workers, EEG technicians, and registered dietitians to provide holistic care.
  • Educated patients on lab results, and facilitated IV therapies.

Registered Nurse

UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
07.2017 - 05.2021
  • Delivered care in the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit to complex cardiovascular, surgical, and medical populations by using the nursing process to assess objective and subjective data, administer medications, and evaluate progress concerning treatment goals.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes through education, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Developed critical thinking and advanced technical skills.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient satisfaction and safety.
  • Precepted and mentored new staff to become well-rounded team members.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Regis University
Denver, CO

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Skills

  • Time management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Care plan development
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education and counseling

Affiliations

Preceptor
Flatirons Surgery Center (2022-23)

  • Guided new employees through orientation and ensured adherence to evidence-based practices.

Addictions Workgroup Member
Wholeness Center (2020-21)

  • Assisted in developing an outpatient program for substance use disorders.

Unit-Based Council Chair & Culture Club Co-Chair
UCHealth (2019-20)

  • Spearheaded quality initiatives focused on education and targeted interventions to achieve quality metric goals, including reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections and hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
  • Dispersed new information after attending the hospital-wide UBC and Critical Care Quality monthly meetings.
  • Organized team-building events, fundraisers, and book clubs.

Preceptor & Mentor
UCHealth (2019-21)

  • Lead others through the rigorous critical care orientation process.
  • Spent the necessary time evaluating orientee progress and growth opportunities.
  • Completed the mentor program as a mentee and twice as a mentor.

Interview Team Member
UCHealth (2019-21)

  • Designed and implemented structured interview protocols for potential hires.

Accomplishments

  • Unit ‘Employee of the Quarter’ (UCHealth)
  • Hospital-wide ‘Preceptor of the Quarter’ (UCHealth)
  • “Role Model” ratings in every category on 2019-2021 performance reviews (UCHealth)
  • Nominated for two Daisy Awards by past patients (UCHealth)

Certification

  • RN
  • APN
  • ACLS
  • BLS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Medely
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Flatirons Surgery Center
04.2022 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse

Boulder Community Health
05.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse

The Wholeness Center
09.2020 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse

UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
07.2017 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Nursing

Regis University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Colorado Mesa University
Amelia Harris, NP-C, MSN, RN