Amy Black
Chesterfield,MI
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience characterized by honesty, integrity and desire to inspire and motivate others. Demonstrates acute understanding of nursing and its issues, prevailing as strong advocate for patients, families and nursing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, MSICU
William Beaumont Hospital
Troy, Michigan
12.2016 - Current
- Provide care for 1-2 critically ill patients including septic, surgical, deip flap surgeries, ventilated patients and continuous cardiac monitoring
- COVID-19 care of critically ill patients
- Management of critical care drips such as anti-arrythmics, pressors, sedatives, antihypertensive agents, heparin/tPA, inotropic agents, diuretics, narcotic analgesics, benzodiazepines, epidural/PCA infusions, insulin infusions, and paralytics
- Assist physician and PA with bedside procedures like peg/trach, arterial lines, Quinton catheter and central line placement, proning, intubation, and bronchoscopy
- CRRT and Tablo management
- Precept new graduate nurses, charge nurse duty, UPC member, GOL representative, wound care representative and provide patient family centered care.
Registered Nurse, Medical/surgical
William Beaumont Hospital
Troy, Michigan
07.2009 - 12.2016
- Participates in hospital performance improvement activities to improve safety and patient outcomes
- Work closely with all healthcare providers to facilitate and coordinate efficient, effective and quality care
- Management of drains such as NGT, peg tube, JP and accordion drains, chest tubes, paracentesis, CAPD
- Medication administration, foley, IV, PICC line care and management
- Accucheck, vital sign management and wound care
- Member of PNC, wound care committee and chair of UPC.
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing, ADN -
Oakland Community College
01.2009
Associates of Liberal Arts -
Oakland Community College
01.2002
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Gerontological Nursing Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- UPC member
- Woundcare
- Gift of Life representative
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MSICU
William Beaumont Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical/surgical
William Beaumont Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2016
Associates of Science in Nursing, ADN -
Oakland Community College
Associates of Liberal Arts -
Oakland Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University