Amber Petersen
@amberpetersen
Accomplished Director of Nursing with a focus on patient care.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Director of Nursing at Surgery Partners, where I excel in staff supervision and leadership organization. My proven track record in enhancing patient care and safety is complemented by my expertise in team collaboration and compassionate service. I have significantly improved operational efficiencies through effective policy implementation and by leading high-performing teams.
Throughout my career, I have developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols that ensure patient safety. I oversee daily operations of nursing departments, focusing on staffing, medication management, and patient satisfaction. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my ability to recruit, hire, and train new medical staff while maintaining a supportive and motivational environment for my team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Nursing
Surgery Partners
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety. Oversaw daily operations including staffing, medication management, and patient care. Implemented changes based on government inspections and recruited/trained staff.
Group Fitness Instructor
VASA Fitness
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 5 months)
Encouraged engagement in group fitness classes to create a motivational and supportive culture. Monitored form and technique to maintain individual safety during activities.
Circulating OR Nurse
Mountain West Surgical Center
Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 (7 months)
Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, interventions, and treatments. Performed circulating duties, setting up sterile fields and passing instruments during operations.
OR RN Circulator and Coordinator
South Ogden Surgical Center
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Led nursing staff in patient care, recordkeeping, and professional communication while enforcing policies. Trained and supervised team members, facilitating professional growth and modeling effective nursing techniques.
OR RN Circulator
Primary Children's Hospital
May 2021 - Dec 2021 (7 months)
Organized supplies for each procedure, ensuring necessary equipment was available. Delivered exceptional care to pediatric patients throughout the surgical lifecycle using planned interventions.
Housekeeper
Independent
Jul 2009 - Mar 2022 (12 years 8 months)
Communicated with customers regarding requests for additional supplies or cleaning services. Maintained and organized homes to create positive living environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
2022 - 2022
Activities and societies: Soroptimist Scholarship for Director of Nursing; Elected most valued nurse
Completed a comprehensive program covering nursing theory and practice. Gained foundational knowledge in patient care, health assessment, and clinical skills necessary for professional nursing.
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