Amber L Painter
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Summary of Qualifications
Advanced Practice Nurse with more than 10 years of experience in direct patient care
Strong clinical skills guided by experience, education, and intuition
Recognized for interpersonal and leadership skills with an ability to build and maintain rapport
Ensure collaborative healthcare that includes all members of the health-care team
Avidly serves as a resource and mentor to new clinicians as well as experienced nurses transitioning from other clinical areas
Able to manage heavy patient loads while providing continued quality care to all through pristine time management and prioritization of patient needs
Ability to promptly recognize emergent, urgent, and other medical, psychologic, and physical needs as a triage nurse
Education
University of St. Francis Joliet, Illinois
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practice 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2014
Richland Community College Decatur, Illinois
Associate in Applied Science, Registered Nurse 2010
Diploma for Licensed Practical Nurse 2005
Certifications Affiliations
Certified Emergency Nurse
Trauma Nurse Specialist
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau International
Practicum Experience
Completed practicum hours including primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, and orthopedics. Experience encompassed assessment, review of chronic and acute illness, guideline recommendations, preventative health, preventative screenings, minor bedside procedures, and consultations.
Highlights
Attained an advancement in my current position to regional preceptor within 60 days of employment
Advanced nursing role to charge nurse in the emergency department
Constructed, presented, and implemented a project conducted in my master’s program on pediatric pain control
Qualified for and received the AENT grant
Qualified for and received the Leach College of Nursing scholarship
Employment History
MPAC Healthcare August 2017 to current
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Practice as the primary provider for patients in both post acute care and long term care
Manage patients with a variety of ailments ranging from but not limited to mental health, chronic illness’, skin infections, acute illness, neurologic disorders, pain management, and orthopedic cases
Follow patients post hospital throughout their recovery with a goal of returning home
Serve as an advocate for patients, families, nursing staff, as well as the facility
Collaborate with other providers and refer to outside specialists when deemed necessary
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal Illinois December 2010 to June 2017
Registered Nurse Clinician II
Application of critical thinking skills while caring for patients with an array of comorbidities including endocrine, oncology, hematology, psychological, cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and immune disorders
Prioritize patient care varying from emergent, life-saving interventions, to acute emergencies, to chronic medical urgencies in order to provide safe and effective care to all
Proficient in telemetry and discerning between fatal and stable arrhythmias by combining nursing judgement with patient history and trends
Utilized resources including pharmacist, respiratory therapist, dietician, lab technician and clinical nurse specialist in order to broaden knowledge and provide accurate patient education
Certified in intravenous and oral chemotherapy administration and potential adverse reactions and oncologic emergencies
Valued team member on a committee focused on safety and fall prevention
Aspen Ridge Care Center, Decatur Illinois December 2008 – June 2010
Staff Nurse
Led a unit of skilled care for approximately 40 geriatric patients through delegating staff and holding them accountable as to ensure proficiency and continuity
Proficient knowledge in medication administration, assessment, implementation, and wound care
Acted as advocate for patients to voice wants, needs, and concerns to their physician in order to enhance wellness and quality of life
Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur Illinois June 2007 – July 2008
Staff Nurse
Participated in team nursing by working in concert with a registered nurse and a nurse tech to provide the best care
Provided assistance to the registered nurse for wound treatment, blood administration, and basic patient care
Monitored patient vital signs and reported abnormal findings to the registered nurse