Amy Kunz

Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong clinical background in acute and emergency care. Skilled in comprehensive medical record review, clinical assessment, interpretation of diagnostic findings, and identification of documentation inconsistencies and gaps. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of disease processes, severity of illness, patient acuity, and the importance of accurate and complete clinical documentation in supporting quality outcomes and appropriate reimbursement.

Experienced in collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to clarify clinical information and promote accurate representation of the patient's condition and care provided. Detail-oriented and knowledgeable in regulatory compliance, evidence-based practice, and documentation standards, with strong communication, critical-thinking, and provider-education skills. Committed to applying extensive bedside nursing expertise to concurrent and retrospective record review, compliant physician queries, and clinical documentation improvement.

REGISTERED NURSE at Regenerate Me IV Hydration & Wellness (2025-10 – Present)

• Administered IV vitamin therapy, hydration infusions, and intramuscular injections per provider protocols in clinic, hotel rooms, and private residences, enhancing patient access to treatments.
• Monitor patients during infusion therapy and respond to adverse reactions or complications.
• Executed venipuncture and catheter placement in clinical settings, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Educated clients on vitamin therapy and hydration benefits, promoting informed health choices and wellness.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure compliance with infection control policies.
• Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in EMR.
• Collaborated with medical director and wellness staff to optimize patient experience, ensuring high-quality care and satisfaction.

ADVANCED CARE REGISTERED NURSE at Dispatch Health (2024-02 – 2025-10)

• Providing care for patients in their homes
• Established intravenous access to ensure effective medication delivery
• Administered IV, IM, and oral medications to support patient recovery
• Inserted and removed Foley catheters to manage urinary output and patient comfort.
• POC testing for blood, urine, strep, COVID, and flu
• Obtain wound and throat cultures, along with urine and blood samples
• Collaborated with medical teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans

CLINICAL COORDINATOR/CHARGE NURSE/EMERGENCY ROOM at Mountainview Hospital (2021-12 – 2024-01)

• Coordinated monthly scheduling for department staff to ensure adequate coverage and adherence to staffing guidelines
• Developed daily staffing assignments based on patient acuity and staff expertise to optimize care delivery
• Assigned rooms and patients to staff based on their strengths, weaknesses, and patient acuity.
• Supported staff throughout the day by assisting with patient care and addressing immediate operational needs
• Resolve patient complaints during their stay in the ER
• Obtaining intravenous access in pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Administering medications
• Foley catheter insertion and removal
• Administration of blood products
• Obtain wound and throat cultures, along with urine and blood samples
• Conducted thorough chart audits to ensure compliance with regulations

MANAGER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES at Mountainview Hospital/ER at Aliante FSER/ER at Sky Canyon FSER (2018-07 – 2021-12)

• Opened two 12-bed free-standing emergency departments, a division of MountainView Hospital
• Implemented new processes improving quality of care in Sepsis, Stroke, and STEMI
• Decreased RN turnover rate from 22% to 14%
• Enhanced patient experience scores and boosted employee satisfaction
• Direct supervision of approximately 168 employees, including nurses, patient care techs, Paramedics, and unit secretaries, including staffing and scheduling
• Managed staffing processes, which included interviewing, hiring, credentialing, and discipline.
• Led preparation for Joint Commission Triennial Survey achieving no major findings
• Collaborated with EMS and the Nevada Health District to ensure cohesive working relationships

MANAGER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES at Southern Hills Hospital/ER at The Lakes FSER (2017-03 – 2018-07)

• Opened a 12-bed free-standing emergency department, a division of Southern Hills Hospital
• Direct supervision of approximately 80 employees, including nurses, patient care techs, and unit secretaries, including staffing and scheduling
• Managed staffing, including interviewing, hiring, credentialing, and discipline.
• Facilitated monthly staff meetings to communicate departmental updates and address team concerns.
• Implemented strategies that enhanced staff satisfaction through feedback and engagement initiatives.
• Tracked critical labs and verified critical values were communicated and documented.
• Track restraint use violent and non-violent
• 22-bed, 36,000 visits per year/12-bed FSER 16,000 visits per year

CHARGE NURSE/EMERGENCY ROOM at Southern Hills Hospital/ER at The Lakes (2016-03 – 2017-03)

• Obtained intravenous access for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients to ensure timely treatment
• Administering intravenous and PO medications
• Administration of blood products
• Medication Administration for Intubation, Ventilator Management
• Splints, Crutch Training, Wound Care, Assist with Sutures, and I&D
• Obtain wound and throat cultures, along with urine and blood samples
• Assigned patient rooms based on staff strengths and patient acuity to optimize care delivery
• Provided post-mortem care, coordinating with the coroner and Donor Network for organ donation

RN / RELIEF CHARGE / EMERGENCY ROOM at Mountainview Hospital (2013-04 – 2016-03)

• Documented patient codes during emergencies to ensure timely intervention and accurate records., Medication Administration for Intubation
• Administering intravenous and PO medications
• Conscious Sedation, Cardioversion, and Orthopedic Reductions
• Chest tube monitoring
• Cardiac Monitoring, 12- Lead EKG, Vital Signs, Fetal Heart Tones
• Applied splints to stabilize fractures and injuries., Crutch Training, Wound Care
• Administration of blood products
• Obtain wound and throat cultures, along with urine and blood samples
• Assigned patient rooms based on staff strengths and patient acuity to optimize care delivery.

LPN / COMBAT MEDIC at United States Army Reserves (2009-01 – 2014-01)

MBA in Healthcare Management – Western Governors University (2027-09)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Western Governors University (2020-06)

Associate's Degree in Nursing – Kaplan College, Las Vegas, Nevada (2013-02)