Amber Adkisson
Portageville
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute school nurse
Sikeston R6 School District
Sikeston
02.2025 - Current
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Missouri Delta Medical Center
Sikeston
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Pemiscot Memorial Hospital
Hayti
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Director of Nursing
Portageville Nursing Center
Portageville
10.2009 - 06.2017
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MO 08.2006 - 07.2009
Skills
- Effective communication
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Critical care
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Substitute school nurse
Sikeston R6 School District
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Missouri Delta Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Pemiscot Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2019
Director of Nursing
Portageville Nursing Center
10.2009 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Three Rivers Community College
08.2006 - 07.2009