Amber Elewski-Baum
Samoa
Summary
Adaptable nursing professional with a solid foundation in patient care and emergency response. Known for critical thinking and compassionate interactions, contributing to effective treatment plans and patient education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mad River Community Hospital - ER
Arcata, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by physicians to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Initiate peripheral intravenous access and collect blood specimens for testing.
- Vital sign and cardiac rhythm monitoring and documenting changes in patient status to inform the healthcare team.
- Manage a full 3-4 patient area performing all tasks required such as wound care, catheterization, monitoring blood administration, custom splinting, , and any other tasks requested within my scope of practice
- Respond to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, seizures, syncope, respiratory distress, etc
- Assist in triaging patients, prioritizing care based on clinical assessments and urgency of conditions.
- Educated patients on post-discharge care plans, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols and recovery processes.
- Supported training of new staff members, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the team.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborate with registered nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care and improve overall service efficiency.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Foster a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
Emergency Room Medical Technician
Mad River Community Hospital
Arcata, CA
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Managed emergent medical transfers. Organizing facility acceptance, connecting physicians and nurses with potential transfer facilities for report, organizing medical transportation needs, and organizing packet and legal paperwork required for transfer.
- Assisted nursing and other medical personnel with patient care including but not limited to bed changes, seizure precautions/ protocols, helping patients ambulate, assisting with and performing splints.
- Responded to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, seizures, syncope, respiratory distress, etc.
- Maintaining infection control through rigorous cleaning and proper disposal of biohazardous waste and materials in the Emergency department.
- Assist the nursing in assessments by obtaining vital signs, repeating at the frequency appropriate based on the patient's triage level per hospital policy
- Monitoring vital signs and cardiac rhythms at the nursing station and alerting staff when there is a concern.
ER Registration Clerk
Mad River Community Hospital
Arcata, CA
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Processed patient registrations efficiently, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with medical staff to verify insurance information and facilitate timely care delivery.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient records while adhering to HIPAA regulations during the registration process.
- Resolved discrepancies in patient information by coordinating with billing departments and insurance providers.
- Supported effective care coordination by updating electronic health records with essential documentation.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients and their families, providing clear explanations of procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining keen attention to detail in a fast-paced emergency room setting.
- Assisted in the training of new ER Registration Clerks by sharing best practices, offering guidance on hospital procedures, and serving as a role model for exceptional customer service.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA12-2024
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts: Science
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA05-2023
Skills
- Monitoring of Vital signs and cardiac rhythms
- detail-oriented
- Accurate medications administration
- Catheter insertion & care
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Custom splinting
- Wound care
- Organization of medical transfers
- Adaptable
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate
- Detail-oriented
Accomplishments
Achieved employee of the year of the year at Mad River Community Hospital in 2021
Certification
- BLS - expires 12/2027
- ACLS - expires 10/2026
- PALS - expires 11/2026
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mad River Community Hospital - ER
02.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Medical Technician
Mad River Community Hospital
01.2020 - 02.2025
ER Registration Clerk
Mad River Community Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nursing
College of The Redwoods
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts: Science
College of The Redwoods