Amber Vitale
North Prairie,WI
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare with a focus on critical care, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support, patient assessment, and emergency response management. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care under stressful conditions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
University Healthy Hospital
Madison, WI
02.2024 - Current
- Cared for postoperative cardiovascular ICU patients recovering from open heart surgery.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Managed life-sustaining devices such as ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Registered Nurse, Vascular Progressive Care Unit
University Healthy Hospital
Madison, WI
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Luke's Aurora Hospital
Madison, WI
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the nurse.
Nurse Extern
Aurora St. Luke's Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Participated in patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Supported post-operative care, monitoring patient recovery and reporting to RN.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to supervising nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Park Place
Baraboo, WI
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion And Health Equity
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Madison, WI08-2020
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Ventilator support
- Cardiac care
- ECG interpretation
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - July 2024
- Basic Life Support - July 2024
- Registered Nurse- Aug 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
University Healthy Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Vascular Progressive Care Unit
University Healthy Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2024
Nurse Extern
Aurora St. Luke's Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Luke's Aurora Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Park Place
06.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion And Health Equity
University of Wisconsin- Madison