Amber Neely
About Amber Neely
Amber Neely is a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in surgical settings, currently working at Intermountain Healthcare in Utah. She aspires to earn CNOR certification and advance her education with a BSN or MSN.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Amber Neely has been employed at Intermountain Healthcare as a Registered Nurse since 2016. In this role, she works as a circulating nurse in the main operating room of a Level 1 Trauma Center located in Murray, Utah. Her responsibilities include managing the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience, ensuring patient safety and care during surgical procedures. She is also involved in training and orienting new hires within the operating room.
Education and Expertise
Amber Neely studied at South Puget Sound Community College, where she earned an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing her studies from 2000 to 2006. Amber aspires to achieve CNOR certification and plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as part of her long-term career goals.
Background
Amber Neely has a diverse professional background in nursing and healthcare. She began her nursing career at PSA Healthcare, where she worked as a Registered Nurse for eight months in 2013. Following this, she spent two years as a Registered Nurse at University of Utah Health from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Tax Associate at H&R Block in 2007. Her experience includes inpatient pediatric psychiatric nursing and pediatric home health care.
Surgical Experience and Responsibilities
During her time at Intermountain Healthcare, Amber Neely has gained substantial experience in surgical settings. She engages in electronic documentation of surgical cases and maintains communication with families and the care team during and after procedures. Her critical tasks include conducting patient pre-operative interviews, assisting anesthesia with patient induction, and maintaining aseptic techniques. She is part of a general surgery team that encompasses nine subspecialties, including robotics, plastics, transplant, and trauma.
Adaptability During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Amber Neely took the opportunity to expand her skills during the Covid-19 pandemic by learning how to scrub general cases. This adaptation occurred during a period when elective surgeries were canceled, allowing her to enhance her surgical knowledge and capabilities.