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.
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Amber Cranfill
Lake Jackson,TX
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Lone Star IV Medics
Infusion Nurse
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Completed patient assessments and insured pt met company protocols for in IV therapy
- Started pt IVs
- Administered IV fluids, medications, and vitamin infusions
- IM injections
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Created warm and inviting atmosphere through use of soft music to help patients feel less stressed while undergoing treatment.
- Ensured strict adherence to protocols for medication administration and documentation, reducing errors and enhancing overall quality of patient care.
Texas Children's Hospital Emergency Center
EMERGENCY CENTER RN AND TRIAGE NURSE
01.2012 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Level 1 Trauma Pediatric Emergency Center
- Assist primary trauma nurse with pt stabilization and facilitation to the appropriate level of care
- Care for complex chronic medical conditions (Cancer, Sickle cell, Hemophilia, Diabetes, etc
- Responsible for Shock Protocol Room and patients
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining nursing schedules for over 100 employees
- Obtaining venous or central line access for PIV, central lines, and port-a-caths
- Member of the response team for non-EC emergencies (family members, staff) hospital-wide and transfer to adult facility as needed
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals comprised of a physician, nurse manager, dietician, social worker, case manager, and physical therapist.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Texas Children's Health Plan
RN COMPLEX CASE MANAGER
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Patient and Family Education, Disease Management
- Assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual's health needs
- Provide comprehensive ongoing case management services by coordinating and managing care of high risk members in order to meet multiple service needs across the continuum of care
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Ensure optimal member outcomes that address quality, service, customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness
- Assist the member/member's family in coping with illness by optimizing the member's/family's self care abilities and supporting their consumer rights
- Working in the Medical Home with Pediatricians providing case management
United Health Group
RN SERVICE COORDINATOR/CASE MANAGER
01.2007 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Telephonic Service Coordination (Pediatrics, OB, Medicare, Medicaid)
- Utilizing Milliman criteria to determine if patients are receiving appropriate services
- Case manage chronically ill and medically fragile patients
- Making 'welcome home' calls to ensure that discharged member receive the necessary services and resources
- Review and authorize services, including therapy, skilled nursing visits, DME, etc..
- Based on Medicaid/Medicare guidelines
- Interacting with Medical Directors and managers on challenging cases.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Pediatrics Services of America
PEDI PRIVATE DUTY FIELD STAFF SUPERVISOR & CASE MANAGER
01.2006 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Teaching and supervision of RN and LVN field staff
- Complete admissions, supervisory visits, and patient discharges
- Managed Home Vents, G-buttons, apnea monitors, and IV infusions, along with teaching parents and staff to deliver care to patients safely
- Plan of care management and updating
- Communicating patient status to pay source (private insurance and Medicaid-traditional and HMO) for continuation of services as needed
- Took calls for after-hour issues and updates
U.T.M.B.
R.N. PEDIATRIC ICU
01.2004 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Manage life-threatening complications exercising strong observation, assessment and intervention skills
- Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team of medical and health care professionals composed of a physician, nurse manager, dietician, social worker, case manager, and physical therapist
- Provided a broad range of general nursing care services in areas of vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, catheters, feeding tubes, IV and central lines
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on medications and pain management techniques
- Cross training in NICU, New Born Nursery, Pedi Med/Surg, Pedi Hematology/Oncology, General pediatrics, ECMO
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Education
Galveston Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
06.2004
University Overview
Brazosport College
Associate of Science
01.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Peripheral IV Insertion & Intravenous therapy
- Patient Education & Assessment
- Vascular access devices
- Patient Observation & Assessments
- Patient Care Coordination
- Care plan implementation
Certification
Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
Additional Education
Additional Education
Additional classes taken at the University of Texas at Arlington for the BSN Program
References
References
- Sally Mills 979-417-1926
- Shanna Hopkins RN 979-709-2234
- Kaia Rogers 979-319-2095
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Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Lone Star IV Medics
01.2023 - Current
EMERGENCY CENTER RN AND TRIAGE NURSE
Texas Children's Hospital Emergency Center
01.2012 - 01.2017
RN COMPLEX CASE MANAGER
Texas Children's Health Plan
01.2011 - 01.2012
RN SERVICE COORDINATOR/CASE MANAGER
United Health Group
01.2007 - 01.2011
PEDI PRIVATE DUTY FIELD STAFF SUPERVISOR & CASE MANAGER
Pediatrics Services of America
01.2006 - 01.2007
R.N. PEDIATRIC ICU
U.T.M.B.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Galveston Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Brazosport College
Associate of Science
Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
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