Amy Wertz
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Dedicated RN with 11 years of experience pursuing promotion from Clinical Nurse 2 to Clinical Nurse IV, a role that supports the lifelong development of expert nursing practice. I bring forth strong patient advocacy, rapid recognition and escalation of clinical changes, innovative problem‑solving to improve care, and the ability to lead confidently under pressure.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stanford Healthcare, Seqouia Unit (SN1)
12.2024 - Current
- Collect blood samples, perform EKG testing, run I-STAT
- As RSN, communicate with transfer center and ANS to coordinate ambulance transfers for admissions, transfers, imaging and higher level care.
- Work to improve patient care outcomes through evidence-based practice as member of the unit's Quality Committee
Registered Nurse Traveler
Stanford Healthcare, Seqouia Unit (SN1)
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Administered treatments, therapies, and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
- 22 bed telemetry unit
- Identified potential risks or complications associated with existing medical conditions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to Telemetry unit operations and protocols.
- Monitored electrocardiogram for abnormal rhythms or other changes in cardiac status.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Methodist Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
- 40 bed oncology unit
- Assisted in managing symptoms and side effects of treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during treatment.
- Provided guidance to family members regarding end-of-life decisions related to advanced stages of cancer.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Providence Portland Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
- 30 bed medical surgical unit
Registered Nurse Traveler
Tri-City Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2022
- 35 bed neuro unit
Registered Nurse Traveler
John Muir Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2021
- 30 bed medical trauma unit
Registered Nurse Traveler
Stanford Valley Care Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2019
- 30 bed medical unit
Registered Nurse Traveler
Marian Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - 04.2019
- 40 bed medical surgical unit
Registered Nurse Traveler
Methodist Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2018
- 15 bed post op obs unit
Registered Nurse Traveler
Marian Regional Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2018
- 40 bed medical surgical unit
Registered Nurse Traveler
Greenville Memorial Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2018
- 40 bed renal unit
Registered Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2017
- 40 bed GI/GU unit
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Concordia University
Saint Paul MNAssociate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids MNAssociate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount MNCertified Medical Assistant -
Minneapolis Business College
Roseville MNHigh School Diploma -
South High
Minneapolis MNAffiliations
CMSRN
Certification
- ACLS Exp:
- CPR Exp:
- Registered Nurse License, Minnesota, R228214-3
- Registered Nurse License California, 95147870
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Stanford Healthcare, Seqouia Unit (SN1)
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
Stanford Healthcare, Seqouia Unit (SN1)
05.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse Traveler
Methodist Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Providence Portland Medical Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Tri-City Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler
John Muir Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse Traveler
Stanford Valley Care Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse Traveler
Marian Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse Traveler
Methodist Hospital
07.2018 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse Traveler
Marian Regional Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse Traveler
Greenville Memorial Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
02.2016 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Dakota County Technical College
Certified Medical Assistant -
Minneapolis Business College
High School Diploma -
South High
Bachelor of Science -
Concordia University
Education
other