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Work History
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Certification
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Amber Harper

Snow Hill

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at 3hc Home Health & Hospice. Proven expertise in patient assessments and medication administration, fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Recognized for exceptional clinical judgment and advocacy, ensuring high-quality care and seamless transitions for patients across diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

3hc Home Health & Hospice
07.2021 - Current


  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, deterioration of conditions, and promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Completed Laboratory collections, wound care, foley insertion, medication administration, medication changes, and nursing care for patients.
  • Immense ability to build positive working relations with patients and colleagues while demonstrating excellent communication skills, patient centered care, and professionalism.
  • Proven ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds, with strong demonstration of empathy, and a reputation for compassion with families during patient’s hospice admission.
  • Professionally motivated to develop strong, trust worthy relationships with fellow nurses and Health Care Providers. Self motivated health care professional with immense healthcare background in multiple areas.

Nurse Clinical Liaison

3hc Home Health & Hospice
07.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, and other hospice agencies in Pitt and Beaufort county resulting in improved continuity of care for patients.
  • Completed admission assessment for patients in the hospital to ensure patient eligibility for hospice.
  • Reviewed patient's insurance information and completed informative with patient's face to face to provide appropriate services and plan of care.
  • Served as a resource for nursing staff seeking guidance on complex clinical issues or needing assistance with navigating interdisciplinary collaboration efforts for patients with complex diagnoses and needs.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from acute care settings to post-acute facilities through thorough discharge planning and follow-up assessments.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

UNC Lenoir Health Care
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes, wound care, tracheostomy care, medication administration, foley catheter care, central line care, and facilitated family meetings between physicians and family members to discuss patient's plan of care during intensive care stay.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified, NIH Stroke Certified with certification to administer thrombolytics, CPR certified, and able to assist in Moderate Conscious Sedation for procedures with physicians/surgeons, and Electrocardiography certified.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
  • Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.

Activities Director

Signature HealthCARE of Kinston
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Supported cognitive health through the implementation of brain fitness programs designed to stimulate mental acuity in older adults.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness routinely, making adjustments as necessary to better meet residents'' needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
05-2019

Recreational Therapy

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
01-2015

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Care plan development

Accomplishments

  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Recognized 6 times through 3HC "Gem" program. Recipient of 6 GEM awards during time at 3HC.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.

Certification

  • BLS/CPR certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

3hc Home Health & Hospice
07.2021 - Current

Nurse Clinical Liaison

3hc Home Health & Hospice
07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

UNC Lenoir Health Care
06.2019 - 06.2021

Activities Director

Signature HealthCARE of Kinston
05.2016 - 06.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lenoir Community College

Recreational Therapy

East Carolina University

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