Amber Arkles
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Critical Care Registered Nurse with eight and a half years of direct patient care experience. Three of those years have included Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and patient needs. Highly capable nurse possessing terrific interpersonal, leadership and communication skills. Remains calm and composed in the most stressful environments. Smart and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration and dedicated service and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Hurley Medical Center
Flint, MI
05.2019 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Precepted new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and provide appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as High Frequency Ventilator management, nitric administration, and vasopressors.
- Advocated for patients by communicating to practitioners and verifying interventions to meet treatment goals.
Registered Nurse, Burn Unit ICU
Hurley Medical Center
Flint, MI
02.2014 - 05.2019
- Assistant Nurse Manager (3 years): Duties included staff assignments and schedule changes
- Provided direct critical care including ventilator management, rapid fluid administration, vasopressors, and pain/sedation management.
- Exceptional wound care, including stabilizing patients through bedside procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and follow up appointments.
- Committee member (NITCO and Unit Professional Council)
Medical Assistant
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
White Lake, MI
12.2011 - 02.2014
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI12.2013
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
Ortonville, MI06.2008
Skills
- Neonatal Critical Care Nursing
- Committee Member (Developmental and Feeding)
- NANN Member
- NRP and BLS Certified
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Staffing Requirements
- Patient Condition Reporting
- Protocol Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Hurley Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Burn Unit ICU
Hurley Medical Center
02.2014 - 05.2019
Medical Assistant
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
12.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Flint
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
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