Amy Murken
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Rose Medical Center, skilled in critical care and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through evidence-based protocols and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Strong advocate for patients and families, with advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification and a commitment to mentoring future nursing professionals.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rose Medical Center, Denver
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for laboring patients, ensuring safety and comfort during delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans tailored to patient needs.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, promptly addressing any complications or concerns.
- Mentored junior nurses and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Denver Health Medical Center
03.1995 - 08.1999
- Administered critical care medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments, identifying changes in patient conditions and initiating timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- Trained and mentored new nurses, fostering skills development in critical care practices.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Scripps Mercy Hospital
01.1991 - 03.1995
- Implemented evidence-based protocols for infection control, enhancing patient safety measures.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined ICU workflows and improved response times.
- Utilized advanced monitoring systems to track vital signs, ensuring accurate data for decision-making.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new nurses, fostering skills development in critical care practices.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-1990
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Emergency procedures
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Critical care
- Precepting
- Emergency response
Certification
- Active CA Registered Nurse License RN464752
- Active CO Registered Nurse License #107490
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rose Medical Center, Denver
01.1999 - 01.2006
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Denver Health Medical Center
03.1995 - 08.1999
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Scripps Mercy Hospital
01.1991 - 03.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa