Mindy Ambeau

Versatile and dedicated Registered Nurse with a combined 19 years of experience in emergency departments, endoscopy and homehealth/hospice care settings. Proven expertise in patient admissions, crisis management, and care coordination. Skilled in utilizing EMR systems for accurate documentation and developing patient-specific care plans. Strong leadership as Charge Nurse, effectively managing patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse (RN) at HCA HealthONE Swedish (2026-03 – Present)

Registered Nurse in Gastroenterology department assisting in Endoscopy procedures.

Hospice RN Case Manager at Berkley Hospice (2025-11 – 2026-03)

Registered Nurse Care/Case Manager for Hospice patients in their home.

RNCM/Admissions FT at Gentiva (2025-02 – 2025-11)

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient
• Managed pain and symptoms effectively through the use of medication adjustments and alternative therapies
• Educated patients and their families about end-of-life care options, including palliative measures and advance directives
• Supported patients emotionally by providing counseling, active listening, and emotional support during difficult times
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals such as physicians, social workers, and chaplains to ensure holistic care for patients
• Assisted in coordinating admissions to the hospice program by conducting assessments and collaborating with referring healthcare providers
• Performed wound care management, including dressing changes and monitoring healing progress
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, outcomes, and progress notes in electronic medical records (EMR)
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases, review treatment plans, and make necessary adjustments for optimal care delivery
• Responded promptly to emergency situations or changes in patient conditions by initiating appropriate interventions or contacting physicians as needed
• Developed individualized nursing plan of cares based on assessment data
• Instructed family members/caregivers regarding proper administration of prescribed medications

Registered Nurse (RN) at Advent Health (2024-07 – 2025-06)

RN at a stand alone ER, performs all nursing duties as well as lab testing and maintenance.

Registered Nurse (RN) at The Baton Rouge General Medical Center (2023-08 – 2024-07)

Emergency Department staff and charge registered nurse.

RN Charge Nurse at The Carpenter Health Network (2023-01 – 2023-08)

Day Charge RN for inpatient hospice facility. Patient care, family care, HCHB charting, admissions, delegation, and skilled nursing care.

• Provided compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to terminally ill patients in a hospice setting
• Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal comfort and symptom management
• Performed skilled nursing procedures such as wound care, IV therapy, catheterization, and medication administration according to established protocols
• Conducted regular assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, adjusting care plans accordingly
• Advocated for patients' rights and wishes by ensuring their preferences were respected throughout their end-of-life journey
• Provided support during crisis situations or difficult conversations with patients' families

Weekend Admission Nurse at Audubon Home Health (2016-10 – 2020-03)

• Perform timely completion and synchronization of OASIS visits as required and develop plan of care based on findings of evaluation visit.
• Perform health care needed for admission visits including, but not limited to, health education, wound care, PICC care, venipuncture, foley care, IV initiation and therapy.
• Collaborates with Physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop a patient specific care and treatment plan.
• Use Kinnser Software to accurately chart and document OASIS admission, ROC and discharge data.

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (FT & PRN) at Baton Rouge General Medical Center (2006-12 – 2015-07)

• Efficiently and knowledgeably provided quality assessment and treatment to high acuity, multi-generational patient community in a time restricted and demanding environment.
• Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, intubation, psychiatric care, sexual assaults and conscious sedation.
• Administered critical IV medications and alerted Physicians to any changes in patient status.
• Direct patient care and responsibility at a 4 to 1 ratio in a twenty-four bed, two trauma room Emergency Department.

Field Registered Nurse (FT & PRN) at PrimeCare Medical Inc (2011-07 – 2014-03)

Managed caseload of more than 30 patients, providing care management, education, IV therapy, foley care and wound care in patient's homes.

• Coordinated health care services provided by ancillary personnel such as home health aides, medical social work and indicated therapies.
• Used Homecare Homebase to accurately chart and document OASIS admission, ROC and discharge data.

License in Nursing – Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing (2006-12)