Amy Rathbun
Ashland
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Asante, excelling in emergency care and patient management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and compassionate communication. Skilled in utilizing EMR systems like Epic and precepting new nurses, fostering a collaborative environment for optimal care delivery.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ER Clinical Decision Unit
Asante
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitate clear communication, education with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Working in the Clinical Decision Unit, providing care to Emergency Room patients through stabilization and through monitoring current health conditions
- Collaborate with Providers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions..
Registered Nurse
Providence Urgent Care
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying Providers and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, General Medicine
Asante
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring strong communication between healthcare providers.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Riverside Home Healthcare
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Registered Nurse providing patient care and case management for patients in their home
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Village at Valley View
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Asante
05.2010 - 11.2017
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Registered Nurse in Emergency Department, Cardiovascular Department and General Medicine units
- Working as a Registered Nurse and Preceptor in the hospital care setting, providing quality patient care in a variety of clinical areas
- Critical skills include active listening, time management, organization, professionalism, reliability, efficiency and team work
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records, including Epic
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NW Medical Center Oro Valley Hospital
07.2008 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse
Belga Healthcare
01.2008 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Yuma Regional Medical Center
03.2005 - 01.2008
Nurse Extern, Emergency Department
Yuma Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - 02.2005
Emergency Room Technician
Yuma Regional Medical Center
05.2001 - 09.2004
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA12-2004
Fire Technology
College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA01-1996
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Emergency care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Basic Life Support, CPR certified
- Preceptor for New Grad and new hire Nurses, Nursing Students and CNA
- EMR systems including Epic
- Professional bedside manner
- Team coordination
- Patient management and monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
Awards and Acknowledgements
- Original Registered Nurse License: Arizona 3/14/2005
- Oregon RN License 10/13/2006, currently active and unencumbered
- Currently BLS, ACLS and PALS certified
- Previous experience as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Previous experience as Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
- Special Olympics volunteer
- Volunteer with church, children's ministry
- Previous Britt volunteer, Medical Standby
- Previous Cub Scouts Camp Nurse and Den Leader
- Volunteer Baseball team parent coordinator
- Volunteer in school classrooms and chaperone on school field trips
- Volunteer YMCA coach
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ER Clinical Decision Unit
Asante
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Providence Urgent Care
12.2020 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, General Medicine
Asante
02.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Riverside Home Healthcare
03.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Village at Valley View
08.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Asante
05.2010 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
NW Medical Center Oro Valley Hospital
07.2008 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse
Belga Healthcare
01.2008 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Yuma Regional Medical Center
03.2005 - 01.2008
Nurse Extern, Emergency Department
Yuma Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - 02.2005
Emergency Room Technician
Yuma Regional Medical Center
05.2001 - 09.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Imperial Valley College
Fire Technology
College of The Siskiyous
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