Amber Gilmer

• Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
• Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.
• Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
• Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
• Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
• Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
• Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
• Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Optimized resources by managing inventory levels for supplies such as endoscopes, biopsy forceps, snares, polypectomy devices, needles, catheters, irrigation tubing sets for optimal procedural efficiency.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and thorough pre-procedure assessments.
• Streamlined patient flow by effectively coordinating schedules with the endoscopy team, reducing wait times and increasing overall efficiency.
• Promoted patient-centered care through the development of individualized nursing care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
• Ensured accurate documentation, maintaining detailed records of patient medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical systems.
• Supported diagnostic accuracy by assisting physicians during endoscopy procedures, including specimen collection and accurate labeling.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

I was an ER nurse at KGH from 2009 until 2011 and then moved to the Free-standing ER at Smyrna from 2011 until 2017.