Amber Whitehead
Atlanta
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in postoperative and critical care with extensive experience in patient education and care transitions. Committed to improving recovery outcomes through proactive advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meticulous documentation in electronic health records.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse - PACU/Internal Travel
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta
06.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive post-anesthesia care for diverse surgical populations across multiple facilities, ensuring safety and comfort during recovery.
- Coordinate safe patient transitions from PACU through discharge while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, pharmacists, therapists, and inpatient teams.
- Educated patients and caregivers on post-operative recovery, medications, follow-up care, and warning signs requiring medical attention to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Advocated for patients through individualized care plans and addressed barriers to successful recovery, promoting optimal patient experiences.
- Maintain accurate documentation in Epic while ensuring compliance with organizational quality and safety standards.
Staff Registered Nurse - PACU
Atrium Health Mercy
Charlotte
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Monitored and managed patients recovering from surgical procedures, ensuring timely interventions and facilitating safe discharges.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care to enhance patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families regarding recovery expectations, medications, pain management, and follow-up appointments.
- Conducted post-operative follow-up calls to reinforce patient education and identify complications for timely intervention.
Staff Registered Nurse - PACU
Bednar Cosmetic Surgery
Charlotte
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered individualized perioperative and recovery care in an outpatient surgical setting.
- Educated patients on pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by fostering effective communication and delivering compassionate care.
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Managed medically complex patients with critical illnesses across various hospital settings, ensuring continuity of care and effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, addressing both clinical needs and discharge requirements.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease management strategies, facilitating successful transitions of care and improving patient self-management.
- Adapted quickly to new healthcare systems while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Consistently recognized for flexibility, clinical judgment, teamwork, and patient advocacy.
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Stanford Health Care ValleyCare
Pleasanton
03.2018 - 11.2018
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara
01.2018 - 02.2018
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Novato Community Hospital
Novato
10.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Ventura County Medical Center
Ventura
06.2017 - 09.2017
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Oakland
02.2017 - 05.2017
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Alameda Hospital
Alameda
06.2016 - 12.2016
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon
12.2015 - 05.2016
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Kindred Hospital
Atlanta
06.2015 - 10.2015
Staff Registered Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
UAB Hospital
Birmingham
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Managed critically ill cardiac patients with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and complex interventions, ensuring optimal care and outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement tailored care plans, enhancing patient recovery.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, and discharge expectations, fostering understanding and adherence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Cum Laude
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-2012
Skills
- Post-Anesthesia Recovery
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Patient & Family Education
- Patient and Family Education
- Care Transitions
- Disease Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Epic & Cerner EMR
- Cultural Competency
- Patient Navigation
Certification
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Registered Nurse - Compact License, Georgia, 2026-Present
- Registered Nurse - Compact License, Alabama, 2012-2026
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse - PACU/Internal Travel
Emory Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse - PACU
Bednar Cosmetic Surgery
02.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Registered Nurse - PACU
Atrium Health Mercy
12.2019 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
04.2019 - 07.2019
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Stanford Health Care ValleyCare
03.2018 - 11.2018
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Kaiser Permanente
01.2018 - 02.2018
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Novato Community Hospital
10.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Ventura County Medical Center
06.2017 - 09.2017
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2017
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Alameda Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2016
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
12.2015 - 05.2016
Travel Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Kindred Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2015
Staff Registered Nurse - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
UAB Hospital
10.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Cum Laude
University of Alabama at Birmingham