Amber Seekins
Fort Worth ,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
Fort Worth, United States
07.2021 - Current
- Managed average of 5 patients per day.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
House Manager
Stay At Home Mom
Fort Worth, United States
01.2011 - 07.2021
- Supervised in preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
- Managed day-to-day operation of home, finances, maintenance and overall well being.
- Assisted and educated daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Maintained positive living environment.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental
Hyannis, MA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
- Maintained patient data with required regulatory chart documents, personal information and treatment consultation documentation.
- Achieved revenue goals with successful management of patient scheduling, receivables and miscellaneous operations expenses.
- Reviewed flash reports, prepared bank deposits and posted daily revenues to stay on top of administrative demands.
- Supervised and led team of dental hygienists and support staff of 30.
- Recruited, hired and developed office teams to offer best-in-class patient care.
- Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff.
Certified Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
Portland, ME
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 20 procedures daily
Front Desk Receptionist
MedExpress Urgent Care
Newport News, VA
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Pre-screened signs and symptoms of patients by phone to coordinate arrival time
- Maintained and organized medical records, ensured facility sanitization, provided compassionate check in and check out experience to patients and family, while offering clean, calm environment.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Dallas, TX04.2021
National Board (DANB), Radiation Certification -
(DANB) Dental Assisting National Board
Portland, ME05.2009
Certified Dental Assistant -
Dental Careers Institute
Portland, ME12.2008
Skills
- Patient and family education with empathy and compassion
- Strong communication skills and active listening skills
- Efficient time-management, prioritization, and organization skills
- Dependable and responsible – highly value teamwork/ team building
- Ability to maintain composure and intervene during crises
- Diet and Nutrition
- Compassionate and Caring
- Nursing Consultation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Vital Signs Measurement and Interpretation
Accomplishments
- CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS/CPR Certification for Health Care Providers, AHA
- CDC Immunization Certification
- Culturally Competent Nursing Care Certification
- Psychological First Aid Certification
- FEMA Certification
- Sigma Theta Tau Leadership Certification
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
- American Medical Information Association (AMIA)
Certification
- BLS/CPR - Certification for Health Care Providers, AHA
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CDC Immunization Certification
- Culturally Competent Nursing Care Certification
- Psychological First Aid Certification
- FEMA Certification
- Sigma Theta Tau Leadership Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
07.2021 - Current
House Manager
Stay At Home Mom
01.2011 - 07.2021
Dental Office Manager
Aspen Dental
01.2010 - 01.2011
Certified Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
01.2008 - 01.2011
Front Desk Receptionist
MedExpress Urgent Care
07.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
National Board (DANB), Radiation Certification -
(DANB) Dental Assisting National Board
Certified Dental Assistant -
Dental Careers Institute
- BLS/CPR - Certification for Health Care Providers, AHA
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CDC Immunization Certification
- Culturally Competent Nursing Care Certification
- Psychological First Aid Certification
- FEMA Certification
- Sigma Theta Tau Leadership Certification
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