Amber Hooker
NEURODIAGNOSTIC INSTITUTE
Indianapolis,IN
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Dedicated nursing professional seeking a Nursing Clinical Manager position in Home Health, committed to providing exemplary leadership within the nursing team. Strong advocate for interdisciplinary patient care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while fostering staff competencies and compliance. Engages actively with the clinical team to enhance service delivery, aligning with the agency's mission and resources. Passionate about empowering patients through comprehensive health education and nursing care, ultimately enhancing wellness and quality of life.
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
2 Years 9 Months- Home health care
- Admissions and SOC
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Demonstrate proficient skills using Oasis to admit, transfer, recertification, and discharge home health patients in regard to physician orders.
- Oversee clinical services and operations, reviews and assures excellent patient care is provided. Ensure clinical teams are in full compliance with appropriate local, state, federal, national accreditation body rules and regulations as well as agency policy and procedures are followed. Ensure workflow processes are timely and cost efficient.
RN, PSCH
6 Years 11 Months- Psych Nurse
- All aspects of psych nursing working with the criminally insane - Maintain a calm unit with both patients and staff, develop group activities, de-escalation techniques, restraints, emergency responses.
- Enforces high patient care standards through regular tracking and monitoring of clinical outcomes. Responsible for meeting established clinical and service quality goals.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN, Rehabilitation Med-surg
2 Months- Med-Surg Nurse
- All aspects of bed-side nursing - Cath, dressing change, trach care, wound vac, tub feedings, IV, dialysis, admissions/discharges
- Monitors results of chart audits and assures that remedial action is taken. Identifies trends in audits and communicates results to the Director.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN, Rehabilitation Med
1 Year 5 Months- Med-Surg Nurse
- All aspects of bed-side nursing - Cath, dressing change, trach care, wound vac, tub feedings, hospice, IV, dialysis
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
RN
1 Year 1 Month- Cardiac care Nurse
Director Customer Satisfaction and Complaint
5 Months- Implemented auditable procedures for customer care
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures for customer complaint call centers
- Intervention in customer care to enhance wellness and happiness
Manager Customer Service/lab Tech
7 Years 6 Months- Developed and executed several clinical studies
- Troubleshoot customer complaints on medical device
- Obtain, process and evaluate blood lab levels
- Trained employees and customers on proper technique to achieve the best blood sample for tests
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - RN NURSING
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Skills
Coordinate and supervise LPN's and HHAs in the delivery of patient care. Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures. Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations
Worked under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the OR
ER
Outpatient Surgery Clinic
Wound Clinic
OB
Especially Kids
Rehabilitation centers
Larue Carter with criminally insane
Hospice and various pediatric sites
Home health care
Performed Foley Catheter placement
ostomy pouch and stoma care
wound care/dressing changes
and medication/IV and pain medication administration
Worked with high acuity cardiac patients with multiple peripheral IVs and PICC lines
JP drains
EG Tube placement
Vent and Suctioning
and application of TED hose/Sequential Compression Devices
Case Management
Employee Orientation
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Care planning
Staff supervision
Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Summit Health
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
RN, Rehabilitation Med-surg
COMMUNITY NORTH REHAB
10.2020 - 12.2020Read More
RN, PSCH
NEURODIAGNOSTIC INSTITUTE
12.2019 - CurrentRead More
RN, Rehabilitation Med
SURG LONG TERM CARE
07.2018 - 12.2019Read More
RN
PROGRESSIVE CARDIAC CARE UNIT
01.2017 - 02.2018Read More
Director Customer Satisfaction and Complaint
LIFELINE SCIENCES
02.2014 - 07.2014Read More
Manager Customer Service/lab Tech
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
06.2006 - 12.2013Read More
BRECKENRIDGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
ASSOCIATE DEGREE from RN NURSING
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KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATE DEGREE from CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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Nursing Licenses
- RN
- Expires: October 2023
- State: IN