Amanda Adkins
Debary,Florida
Summary
Certified nurse practitioner with expertise the field. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Complete Medical Equipment
Port Orange , Florida
01.2024 - Current
- Provide primary care services to patients inside their homes or assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Collaborate with specialists for consultations to evaluate and treat chronic illnesses and conditions.
- Medication management and chronic care management as needed.
- Order diagnostic tests as needed and follow up with results to evaluate and treat.
- Stay involved with families regarding plan or care for residents.
- Treat residents in Memory care facilities for advanced dementia and Alzheimer's
Nurse Practitioner
Volusia County Branch Jail/Vitalcore
Daytona Beach , Florida
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Chronic care management of inmates.
- Performed initial psychiatric evaluations and medical evaluations to help determine placement of inmates.
- Was part of the crisis team when an emergency situation happened within the jail.
- Performed daily medication management for inmates.
- Supervised the infirmary where acutely ill, injured or actively withdrawing inmates were held
- Worked with MAT Physicians on withdrawal protocols and assessment and treatment of substances such as meth, alcohol, cocaine, benzodiazepines and heroin.
Nurse Practitioner
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Respite
Orlando, Florida
08.2015 - 09.2023
- Performed mental health evaluations and medication management for clients aged 6 and older.
- Specialized in the treatment of mental health disorders specifically bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, depression and anxiety.
- Worked closely with the Orange County sheriff's department on a Crisis Intervention Team to de-escalate clients from acute mental health episodes to prevent Baker Acts.
- Started and participated in a county funded project called Multi-systemic therapy, which is for high risks teens and adolescents for placement either in group homes or legal detention centers. The team consisted of Physicans, Nurse Practitioners, case managers and behavioral health therapy.
- Used telehealth through Zoom from 2020-2023 for treatment visits and medication management.
Nurse Practitioner
Coastal Mental Health Center
Orlando, FL
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Supervised registered nurses and other healthcare personnel in delivering quality patient care services.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Performed Psychiatric evaluations on new outpatients from the age of 13 and older.
- Medication management as needed.
- Collaborated with staff for additional services such CBT, mental healthy therapy and/or family therapy.
- Utilized my knowledge and skills to Baker Act clients when necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Registered Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Florida
Orlando, WV05-2007
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Maitland, FL08-2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV05-2000
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Geriatric Treatment
- STD care and counseling
- Patient Examination
- Geriatric Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Administration
- Medical chart management
- Treatment Planning
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Prescribing medications
- Therapeutic Intervention
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Lab result evaluation
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Health Promotion
- Patient Referrals
- Direct Patient Care
- Addiction Treatment
- Records Review
- Diagnostic Testing
Certification
- Florida license ARNP since 2007
- Board Certified American Academy of Nurse Practitioners since 2007
- BLS certified
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Complete Medical Equipment
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Volusia County Branch Jail/Vitalcore
09.2023 - 01.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Respite
08.2015 - 09.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Coastal Mental Health Center
02.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Adult Registered Nurse Practitioner
University of Central Florida
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
- Florida license ARNP since 2007
- Board Certified American Academy of Nurse Practitioners since 2007
- BLS certified
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