Amber Rhodes
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Phone (650) 759-2412
Objective / To advance from an entry level position as a Registered Nurse,while continuing my education towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.EducationSan Francisco State University
August 2011-present
AttendingSchool of Nursingin pursuit of aB.S. Degree in Nursing
College of San Mateo Nursing Program
May 2011-graduated
A.S. Degree in Nursing
College of San Mateo
May 2006-graduated
A.A. Degree in Liberal Studies
Kaiser Permanente
2004-present
Education and Training: Labor-Management Partnership, Unit-Based Teams, HIPAA, Infection Control Regulatory/Corporate Compliance, Admitting End-User Workgroup, Health Connect Liaison, Age-Specific Competencies, Advance Health CareDirectives, Census Reconciliation, Cultural and Linguistic Considerations, Respect/Confidentiality, Mandated Reporting of Abuse.
Certification / California Board of Registered Nursing licensure - #800097, expiration – 11/30/2012
A.C.L.S. certification, Expiration Date: August 2013
B.L.S. certification, Expiration Date: December 2012
CA Department of Public Health Immunization Branch- Preparing, Administering, and Storing Vaccines Certification: March 2012
CA Department of Social Services Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training: November 2011
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Protecting Human Research Recipients: September 2011
NIH Stroke Scale Certification: August 2011
Safety Management and Response Techniques: August 2010
Professional
Experience / Sports Orthopedic and Rehabilitation (SOAR) Surgery Center
July 2012- present
Provide pre-operative assessment (medication list, NPO status, confirm surgical site, ensure consent forms signed, etc.), assist physicians with nerve blocks, medication administration, infection control, intraoperative patient assessment, operating surgical equipment (fluoroscan, electrical-surgical unit, irrigation pump, neptune suction, etc.), maintaining patient safety.
Registered Nurse, African-American Community Health Advisory Committee sponsored by Mills-Peninsula Health Services, San Mateo, CA
November 2011-present
Provide blood pressure, blood glucose, and total cholesterol screening at various locations in the Bay Area. Working with client populations in need of free screening services. Administration of flu vaccines to child and adult populations during flu season. Educate clients on primary and secondary prevention to reduce incidence of poor health outcomes.
Nursing Student, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Pursuing BSN Degree, August 2011-present
Coursework geared towards strengthening:
- Nursing Research-assess validity of research for integration into nursing practices
- Public Health-provide nursing care to vulnerable populations (Tenderloin District of SF)
- Leadership Skills-upcoming rotation with nurse manager
A.S. Degree in Nursing, August 2009-May 2011
Wide range of clinical experience on telemetry, orthopedics, labor and delivery, postpartum, pediatrics, psychiatric, oncology and medical-surgical floors. Provide full care and treatment for up to five patients. Perform patient physical assessments, vital signs and patient education, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Handled PO, IV, IM, ID, NG and subcutaneous medications’ administration, dressing changes, multiple IV starts and maintenance, charting and transcribing verbal orders. Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers, and delivery of discharge instructions. Additionally, served on Nursing Student Association as Editor-in-Chief of quarterly newsletter, “Vital Signs,” and sole responsibility for preparing Graduation Pinning Ceremony Program.
Capabilities / Admitting Representative, Kaiser Permanente, South San Francisco, CA
August 2004-present
Responsible for coordinating the pre-admitting/admitting process for all patients requiring admission to the hospital or ambulatory surgery unit. Collaborate with hospital departments, physicians and nursing supervisors to determine appropriate bedplacement/ongoing bed maintenance. Interview patients, obtain signatures on required documents (e.g., consent, advance directive, Medicare) and provide comprehensive direction and instruction to patients, in accordancewith hospital regulations/policies. Proficient in EPIC/Health Connect computer charting systems.
- Nursing technical knowledge and skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Versatile, quick learner who loves challenges and adapts well to new situations
- Self-motivated: works well with little or no supervision
- Interacts effectively amongst a diverse population, from newborn to geriatric
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
- Intermediate Spanish comprehension
Clinical
Rotations / 01/12-5/12, San Francisco City Impact and San Francisco City Academy School, San Francisco, CA, Health and Wellness Center
01/11-5/11, Kaiser-Permanente, Hayward CA, Telemetry and Intensive Care Units, Emergency Room
10/10-12/10, San Mateo Medical Center, San Mateo, CA, Medical/Surgical Unit, Operating and Recovery Rooms
08/10-10/10, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA, Psychiatric Nursing Unit, Psychiatric Emergency Services
03/10-05/10, University of California San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, Pediatric Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Newborn Intensive Care Unit
01/10-3/10, Mills-Peninsula Hospital, Burlingame, CA, Labor and Delivery, Antepartum and Postpartum Unit
10/09-12/09, Kaiser-Permanente, Redwood City, CA, Medical/Surgical Unit, Ambulatory Surgery Unit
08/09-10/09, Lytton Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility, Palo Alto, CA, Sub-acute Rehabilitative Care
Community Service / 05/12, RN, Mills-Peninsula Cancer Center, San Mateo, CA, BP, Cholesterol, Glucose Screenings
04/12, Volunteer, Rebuilding Together, East Palo Alto, CA, Miscellaneous exterior home rebuilding tasks with members of Menlo Park Fire Department
04/12, RN, SF State Student Health Center, San Francisco, CA, Hepatitis B Vaccine Clinic,
03/12, RN, Community Church of East Palo Alto, CA, BP, Cholesterol, Glucose Screenings
02/12, RN, Project Homeless Connect, San Francisco, CA
01/12, BSN Student RN, Health and Wellness Center, San Francisco City Impact, San Francisco, CA
11/11, RN, Health Fair, Latinos Unidos en Cristo Church, San Mateo, CA-BP, Cholesterol, Glucose Screenings, Flu Vaccine Administration
03/11, Student Nurse, Health Fair, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA
02/11, Student Nurse, Two-Day Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screenings, San Mateo, Belmont, Burlingame, CA
06/10, Student Nurse, Relay for Life Coordinator, Millbrae, CA
ReferencesTanya Isaeff, Professor, RN, EdD, MSN
Professor/Preceptor atCollege of San Mateo
(650)574-6218,
Lana Chan, RN, MS, MSN
Registered Nurse at Kaiser Permanente
(650)742-2529
Mandy Anderson, RN, MPA
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Assistant Manager of Obstetrics, Kaiser Permanente
(650)299-2323,
John Adam Gillette
Admitting Manager at Kaiser Permanente
(650)742-2294,