Amber Eischens
Little Falls
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges as an RN. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
CentraCare Health System
04.2018 - Current
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Answered call lights to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
LPN
Little Falls Care Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
EMT
Astera Health
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
CNA/TMA
Knute Nelson
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
Team Lead
Standard Iron & Wireworks
10.2009 - 06.2017
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication and training.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Helped mitigate and resolve data issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Worked closely with shipping, warehouse and other personnel to coordinate movements and keep workflows smooth.
Education
Associate of Science - ADN
St. Cloud Technical And Community College
St. Cloud, MN05-2025
Practical Nursing Diploma - LPN
St. Cloud Technical And Community College
05.2023
High School Diploma -
Long Prairie-Grey Secondary School
Long Prairie, MN06.2004
Skills
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Collecting vital signs
- Understands medical procedures
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- General housekeeping ability
- Respiratory equipment training
- Quick problem solver
- Infection control
- Collecting specimens
- Catheter care
- Health promotion
- Medical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Medication administration
- Clinical decision making
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Timeline
LPN
Little Falls Care Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
EMT
Astera Health
08.2019 - 01.2023
CNA
CentraCare Health System
04.2018 - Current
CNA/TMA
Knute Nelson
01.2017 - 04.2018
Team Lead
Standard Iron & Wireworks
10.2009 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Long Prairie-Grey Secondary School
Associate of Science - ADN
St. Cloud Technical And Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma - LPN
St. Cloud Technical And Community College
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