Amber Pollard
Arnold
Summary
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student actively seeking a graduate position. Background in pediatric nursing, specialized in pediatric surgery. Personable, team player who is committed to providing excellent patient care, treatment, and management while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, Surgical
09.2019 - Current
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Position and prep patients for surgery
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Chart in EPIC,
- Assist surgeons in procedures in the scrub role.
- Work seamlessly with multiple different disciplines including ENT, General surgery, Plastic surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Orthopedics surgeons, neurosurgeons and cardiothoracic surgeons.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements, and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures
Patient Care Technician
SSM St. Clare Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
Student Nurse Intern
SSM St. Joseph’s
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
Patient Service Assistant
Mercy Hospital, Mother Baby Unit
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits and treatments in patient medical files
- Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
St Louis12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
St. Louis, MO08.2019
Associate of - Interior Design
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05.2014
Skills
- Primary Care
- Well Childhood Exams
- Well-Baby Examinations
- Pediatric Physical Exams
- Patient Assessments
- School Physicals
- Physician Collaboration
- Care Plan Management
- Patient Care Coordination
- Medication Prescribing
- Health Promotion
- Parent Counseling
Licensure
- RN (#2019039968)- OCT 2019
- NP (awaiting licensure)
Affiliations
- AORN-Association of Periopeartive Registered NursesSeptember 2019
- Cheer Committee- Cardinal Glennon Employee Engagement
- St.Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice - APN and Future APNs – May 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, Surgical
09.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
SSM St. Clare Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2019
Student Nurse Intern
SSM St. Joseph’s
12.2018 - 03.2019
Patient Service Assistant
Mercy Hospital, Mother Baby Unit
07.2017 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of - Interior Design
St. Louis Community College
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