Amber Z.
Certified School Nurse at Maxium Health Care Svc- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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School Nurse Certification
University of Illinois ChicagoApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
COVID-19 Contact Tracing
JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITYSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Medical Terminology Microcredential
Resurrection UniversityJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Nursing Readiness in the Face of COVID-19 Microcredential
Resurrection UniversityJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Beyond the Basics: Nutrition for the Healthcare Practitioner Microcredential
Resurrection UniversityMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Bleeding Control Basic v. 1.0 Course
American College of SurgeonsApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Girl Scout Gold Award
Girl Scouts of the USAJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
American Heart AssociationFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart AssociationAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart AssociationMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid USA
Mental Health First Aid MarylandOct, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Maxium Health Care Svc
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified School Nurse
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Wheaton Warrenville South High School
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Community School District 200
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Staff Registered Nurse
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
Responsible for front-line nursing at a high school with nearly 2,000 students. This includes providing emergency care for accidents, illnesses, and emotional crises to students and staff. Provide nursing support, health counseling, and medication administration to a diverse population of students and staff while maintaining exceptional levels of professional and ethical nursing care. Triage students based on presenting signs and symptoms by performing head-to-toe and focused assessments. Communicate to staff about pertinent health information by creating and collaborating on Emergency Care Plans, 504 Plans, and Individual Education Plans. Communicate students’ health concerns with parents and staff in a professional and caring manner. Designed educational materials and lesson plans to teach Special Education students about a variety of health and wellness topics. Provide staff training for CPR, AEDs, and first-aid emergency response. Show less
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Role Transition
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Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
7-week intensive student internship where I had the opportunity to assume total care for patients Was responsible for the total care for 2 patients each shift that I worked Implemented an hourly rounding tool to decrease patient falls based on evidence-based practice Administered IV and oral medications Performed handoff to oncoming shift nurses Assisted in multiple rapid responses 7-week intensive student internship where I had the opportunity to assume total care for patients Was responsible for the total care for 2 patients each shift that I worked Implemented an hourly rounding tool to decrease patient falls based on evidence-based practice Administered IV and oral medications Performed handoff to oncoming shift nurses Assisted in multiple rapid responses
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UChicago Medicine
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Pediatric Clinical
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Mar 2020 - Apr 2020
Identify normal and abnormal growth and development of the pediatric population Understanding of the importance of health maintenance and preventive care Ability to provide teaching geared towards a child’s developmental level Performed pediatric assessments and collection of vitals Identify normal and abnormal growth and development of the pediatric population Understanding of the importance of health maintenance and preventive care Ability to provide teaching geared towards a child’s developmental level Performed pediatric assessments and collection of vitals
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AMITA Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Mental Health Clinical
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Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
Uses therapeutic communication when working with clients Promotes use of coping mechanisms Understands the nursing process within the mental health setting Knows the signs of abuse and how to report it
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Medical-Surgical Clinical
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
Maintained strict adherence of HIPPA Ensured patient safety by employing safety techniques as per policy Practiced medication administration with instructor Administered IM and subcutaneous injections Assisted patients with transfers, walking, and activities of daily living
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Medical-Surgical Clinical
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2019
Excellent understanding of personal protective equipment Maintaining a sterile filed Proficient charting in EPIC Ability to take blood pressure with the two-step method
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Portillo's
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Cashier
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Apr 2017 - Sep 2019
Fostered effective communication between employees and management to create a seamless guest experience Built and maintained positive relationships with colleagues to promote team cooperation to provide an excellent guest experience Balanced the needs of multiple guests in a fast-paced environment Maintained a clean working space by employing health and safety standards according to policy Fostered effective communication between employees and management to create a seamless guest experience Built and maintained positive relationships with colleagues to promote team cooperation to provide an excellent guest experience Balanced the needs of multiple guests in a fast-paced environment Maintained a clean working space by employing health and safety standards according to policy
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Education
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Concordia University Chicago
BSN, Nursing -
Resurrection University
Bachelor's degree-BSN, Registered Nurse -
GLENBARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL