AMBER BRYAN

8550 Magellan Parkway Richmond, VA 23227

804-647-4691
amberbryan@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking first-time RN position in a Bon Secours hospital to gain clinical experience.
Also hoping to gain prioritization and delegation skills that can be implemented in future nursing
career.

EDUCATION
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
GPA: 3.4

Richmond, VA
May, 2016

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
900+ total hours of clinical rotations in Bon Secours Hospitals, VCU/MCV Burn Unit, VCU Childrens
Hospital, Little Sisters of the Poor, Lakeside House, & Marshall Center.
Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center- Progressive Care Center
200+ hour Clinical Immersion

Midlothian, VA

Providing nursing care for patients in the critical care and step-down setting, being
monitored on telemetry/in-room monitor, patients with post-cardiac care and/or significant
cardiac history.
Performing skills such as inserting Foley catheters, starting IVs, phlebotomy, wound care,
use of telemetry and in-room monitors, reading cardiac strips, caring for/using central
lines, using CPAP/BIPAP machines, administering IV/IM/SQ/PO medications under the
supervision of a preceptor.
Documenting accurate nursing assessment findings in Connect Care.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Marys Hospital- 5 South Joint Replacement Unit
Richmond,
VA
Patient Care Technician
04/2014-Present
Meeting joint-replacement patients needs postoperatively under the supervision of nurses
and other healthcare professionals.
Assisting RNs with tasks that are delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel in a busy
environment.
Ensuring patient safety with frequent rounds and assistance with activities of daily living.
St. Marys Hospital- NICU

Richmond, VA

Extern Nurse
05/ 2014 07/2015
Performing tasks such as ETT suctioning, NG/OGT placement, PO/NG feedings, vital signs
monitoring under the supervision of a preceptor.
Supporting the parents of NICU babies through times of emotional grief, difficult diagnoses,
and loss of a child.
Observing emergency C-sections, neonatal resuscitation/intubation, lumbar puncture,
wound care, NG/OG care, central line usage/care, ventilator/oscillator use, withdrawal of

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life support, emergency neonatal surgery, neonatal laser eye surgery, insertion/usage of
umbilical arterial lines.
Bonefish Grill
Midlothian, VA
Hostess/ Guest Service Associate/ Certified Trainer
10/201104/2014
Working in a very fast paced and upbeat environment, similar to the hustle and bustle of a
hospital.
Helping and training other employees in work that needed to be accomplished in order to
keep up with the rapid pace of the restaurant.

Victory Tabernacle Child Development Center

Midlothian, VA
Assistant Teacher
06/2009-07/2012
Monitoring up to 10 children from infants to school age in different play areas and
reinforcing safety policies and procedures to safeguard children.
Consulting parents on any issues related to their children or the daycare through the use of
professional communication.
Meeting the childrens developmental needs through appropriate activities and foods for
each age group.
Establishing meaningful relationships with coworkers, children, and parents in order to
meet the mission of the center.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Volunteer at St. Francis Medical Center, Midlothian, VA- performed rounds throughout the
ED, aided nurses with tasks such as preparing for new admissions 08/2011-09/2012.

College Ambassador, Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. Chosen following a

competitive interview process to represent the College to prospective students 09/201405/2015.

Certificate of Continuing Education for participation in NICU Update (2.5 contact hours)
06/2015.

Nanny/sitter for 3 children under the age of 10, one with special needs- medications,
activities of daily living 09/2013-08/2015.

CPR certified- American Heart Association BLS for the HCP.