Amber Keyes-Benner
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addo6i@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
May 2020
University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Nursing, December 2016
University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature, May 2008
Northern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, DeKalb, IL
Minors: Linguistics and Spanish
NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Geriatrics, transitional and long-term care: 360 hours, September 2019-May 2020
Park Nicollet Community Senior Care, St Louis Park, MN
Cardiology, telehealth: 120 hours, January 2020-May 2020
Allina Health Teleheart Program, Faribault, MN
Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis, MN
Primary Care: 130 hours, May 2019-July 2019
Allina Heath, Richfield, MN
Primary Care: 120 hours, January 2019-May 2019
Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, Rochester, MN
Primary Care: 120 hours, September 2018-December 2018
Park Nicollet Health Services, Plymouth, MN
EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse, Urgent Care, January 2018-present
Park Nicollet Health Services, St. Louis Park, MN
Supervise nursing team ensuring efficiency and teamwork while managing department workflow as shift lead nurse
Triage patients using Emergency Severity Index (ESI) system to prioritize and expedite care
Respond to urgent/emergent situations in physical therapy, dental, and primary care departments
Educate patients and their families about proper wound care and durable medical equipment use
Registered Nurse Circulator, Operating Room, March 2017-December 2017
Allina Health, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Completed Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Periop 101 curriculum
Circulated for gynecology, otolaryngology, and general surgery teams
Performed pre-operative interviews, ensuring consent and patient safety
Maintained safe and sterile intraoperative environment
Graduate Research Assistant, August 2015-March 2017
PAD PRAIRIE Initiative, funded by Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
PAD Rehab Study, funded by M Health
University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN
Administered ankle/brachial index (ABI) measurements at public screenings in rural Minnesota with average participant age of 75+ years
Reviewed electronic medical records, obtained informed consent, and investigated health histories to compile comprehensive patient data and ensure legal compliance
Engaged with peripheral artery disease study participants during ABI screenings, administered function tests, and conducted surveys
Certified Nursing Assistant, March 2015-September 2015
Wissota Health and Regional Vent Center, Chippewa Falls, WI
Performed resident care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of residents
Provided a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for residents and staff through use of therapeutic language, touch, music, and activities
Signals Intelligence Geospatial Analyst/Arabic Linguist, March 2009-January 2014
United States Marine Corps, Various Locations
Utilized intricate technological tools and procedures for developing and manipulating data, enabling the successful identification and reporting of critical information
Mentored, trained, and supervised 12 Marines during pre-deployment workup
Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Nurse Practitioner, Minnesota Board of Nursing (pending)
Registered Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing
Public Health Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Member, Minnesota Association of Geriatrics Inspired Clinicians
Member, Minnesota APRN Coalition
Member, Association of Southeast Minnesota Nurse Practitioners