AMBER BERARD, RN

Renton, WA ***** • 757-***-**** • adkz05@r.postjobfree.com

NURSING PROFESSIONAL

Highly dedicated registered nurse with 14+ years of nursing experience in providing high-quality patient care within a variety of hospital settings. Eager to utilize a broad spectrum of knowledge and extensive field experience to excel further as an RN in an acute care hospital. Reliable care provider with the ability to stay calm under pressure, resolve complex medical problems, and encourage teamwork to deliver clinically competent care.

KEY SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS

Highly skilled RN in PACU & Emergency department Critical Thinking/Personalized Interventions

Patient Assessment & Treatment Planning Patient Advocacy & Support

Therapeutic Communication/Compassionate Patient Care Conflict Resolution & Leadership Skills

Staff Nurse – Staff Delegation/Oversight, Administration Education to Patients & Families PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SWEDISH 1ST HILL CAMPUS Seattle, WA

Registered Nurse 2014 – Present

Coordinate and deliver compassionate nursing care to patients in the post-anesthesia care unit.

Manage treatment and care for multiple patients with kidney, pancreas transplants, thoracic, pediatric, and HIPEC surgeries.

Take on-call duties, in charge of the department, and maintain up-to-date patient records. DEPAUL HOSPITAL Norfolk, VA

Registered Nurse 2012 – 2015

Served as a staff RN, rendering oversight to nursing staff, covering on-call schedules and 2-3 night shifts per week, and picking up flexible shifts in the emergency room.

Delivered instructions to patients and family members on health maintenance and proper use of medical devices. HELEN ZIEGLER & ASSOCIATES INC. Canada, ST

Registered Nurse 2010 – 2011

Provided therapeutic nursing services in the emergency room for one year at King Khalid Research Center in Riyadh. Key Accomplishment:

Successfully learned a bit of the Arabic language and traveled around the Middle East. LONG BEACH MEMORIAL & CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL City, ST Registered Nurse 2006 – 2010

Educated children regarding safety to wear helmets and walking to school.

Delivered companionate care by cultivating strong relations with children and parents. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor’s Degree – University of Washington, Bothell – In Progress Associate’s Degree in Nursing – Maric College – San Diego, CA Currently taking a six-week course online through Cornell University a certificate in Psychology of Leadership ACLS-exp. 9/2021 PALS-exp. 1/2022 BLS-exp. 1/2022 CPAN TNCC-exp. SART-exp.