Amy Larson
Columbia,MO
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience at MU Health Care, excelling in critical care nursing and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through vigilant monitoring and effective communication. Strong clinical judgment and teamwork skills foster a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality care and seamless transitions for optimal patient outcomes.
Healthcare professional with proven track record in patient care and clinical procedures. Recognized for driving quality care and ensuring patient safety. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, showcasing skills in patient assessment and treatment planning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
University of Missouri System
06.2015 - Current
- Utilize Cerner to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self-management. Chaired Clinical Shared Leadership for MICU.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
RN, ICU
Baptist Hospital East
01.2003 - 06.2005
- Served as an advocate in a charge nurse position for patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating open lines of communication between healthcare providers and loved ones.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, identifying early warning signs of complications, and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
Travel RN
Nationwide
08.2001 - 01.2003
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance. Worked in ER, PACU, PCU, and ICUs.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Sinclair School of Nursing
Columbia, MO05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sinclair School of Nursin
Columbia, MO07-2023
Skills
- Compassionate care with a focus of saving and improving lives
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare regulations and regularly lead or helped on multiple councils and committees
- Discharge planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Critical care nursing
- Team building
- Clinical judgment
Accomplishments
Received a YES moment for patient care.
Magnet Story Writer
Presented at the MONL conference in November of 2023
Healthy Work Environment Assessment and implementation of goals in MICU 2023/2024.
Collaborated with multiple teams and councils for skills fairs, ICU division work.
Certification
Evidence Based Practice Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
University of Missouri System
06.2015 - Current
RN, ICU
Baptist Hospital East
01.2003 - 06.2005
Travel RN
Nationwide
08.2001 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Nursing
Sinclair School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sinclair School of Nursin
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