Amber Childress

• Independently managed a four-patient work load
• Provided patient-centered care to acutely ill clients in a fast-paced environment
• Independently administered medications, started IV therapy, collected labs, and provided wound care
• Utilized communication skills to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes
• Provided health education to patients during discharge

Provided education and training to preclicensure nursing students on the Universty of the Pacific campus to equip them with the skills needed to confidently identify and respond to an opioid overdose in a compassionate, nonjudgemental manner.

• Applied effective classroom management strategies to minimize disruptions and maximize engagement
• Delivered lesson plans to students in grades K-12 to ensure continuity of instruction in teachers’ absence
• Used time management skills to ensure completion of lesson plans for the day

• Acted as a liaison among clients, families, and professionals to ensure client-centered care
• Facilitated monthly Child Family Team (CFT) meetings to promote collaboration in treatment goals
• Partnered with interdisciplinary leadership to design individualized treatment plans
• Prepared court reports and maintained accurate documentation to support continuity of care
• Managed client’s medications to ensure client safety and adherence to prescribed regimens
• Managed a caseload of up to 16 clients

• Provided direct care of adolescent clients in a therapeutic setting
• Utilized crisis de-escalation techniques to ensure safety and reduce harm during high-stress incidents
• Planned structured daily activities to establish routine and support therapeutic progress
• Delegated tasks effectively to maintain client safety and operational efficiency

• Conducted cognitive and memory assessments on research participants
• Collected and analyzed participant data to contribute to research findings
• Trained and supervised new research assistants to ensure adherence to protocols
• Recruited and screened participants to ensure study eligibility