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Amanda Barnett-McLean

Family Nurse Practitioner MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Parrish,FL

Summary

New MSN-FNP graduate that has been a Registered Nurse with over 16 years healthcare experience providing high-quality patient care. Energetic professional with excellent analytical, organizational and people skills. Strong personal ethics and integrity. Convey a professional image of honesty, compassion and concern for the needs of team members and patients. Skilled in providing courteous care to patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Highly organized team-builder with strong leadership experience. Willing to work all shifts, weekends, and overtime. Excellent communicator seeking a challenging position with the opportunity for experience and professional growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
10.2021 - Current
  • Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
  • Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
  • Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
  • Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
  • Initiated care plan and actualized appropriate interventions and treatment.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
  • Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
  • Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.

Registered Nurse

Emergency Department
Bradenton, United States
03.2018 - 10.2021
  • Transfers, staffing, patient satisfaction, reports, and medication reviews
  • Competent in all positions including triage, registration, transport with critical patients to other locations, primary nurse, and first response
  • IV conscious sedation
  • IV drip and drug administration
  • Baker and Marchman act proficient
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings

Registered Nurse

Blake Medical Center
Bradenton, FL
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Progressive Care Unit 43 bed Progressive Care Unit Cardiac focus
  • Pre and post-heart catheterization care
  • Pre-open heart surgery prep
  • Constant telemetry monitoring for all beds on unit
  • Maintain strong critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care Skilled in providing culturally competent care for diverse populations
  • Maintain calm, reassuring demeanor in high-risk and code situations
  • Deal compassionately with patients and family members during end of life care
  • Provide treatments according to orders and procedure in ethical and moral manner
  • Communicate effectively with all members of medical team to provide exceptional care for each patient's current condition and progress
  • Perform thorough and accurate patient assessments; provide necessary interventions including airway, urinary, cardiac, hemodynamic, and neurologic
  • Maintain sterility during procedures, wound care, and dressing changes
  • Responsible for patient and family education during pre/post op and during admission or discharge with medication and procedure clarification
  • Proficient in detailed, timely, and accurate charting
  • Capable of initiating IV access in patients with difficult venous access.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments

Office Manager

Results Physiotherapy
Smyrna, TN
08.2008 - 09.2015
  • Worked closely with Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance Providers to resolve billing issues and manage authorizations
  • Interviewed, trained, coached and managed 10 staff
  • Trained 30+ new staff over 7 year period
  • Maintained low staff turnover through effective motivational management
  • Position required travel throughout TN and NC to open new clinics
  • Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment, along with schedule management of over 300 appointments weekly for 6 Doctors
  • Maintained front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion
  • Planned meetings, made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Created weekly and monthly reports, explanations, and solutions
  • Received and screened high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports

Administration / Physical Therapy Patient Technician

Results Physiotherapy
Nashville, TN
05.2007 - 08.2008
  • Maintained front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion
  • Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents
  • Assisted with patient care, exercise directions, and modality set-up.
  • Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
  • Issued individualized home exercise programs to patients and verified comprehension of instructions before discharge.
  • Assisted with reception duties like scheduling patients and completing follow up calls.
  • Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
  • Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic

Nursing Assistant

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Cookeville, TN
10.2004 - 06.2006
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
  • Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by State Law
  • Coordinated with Doctors and Registered Nurses to develop care plans for patients
  • Organized, updated and maintained ward's patient charts
  • Recorded patients' medical histories, vital statistics and test results in medical records
  • Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Education

Master of Science Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
01.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen College
Brandon, FL
08.2017 - 12.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen College
Brandon, FL
08.2015 - 03.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology

Nashville State Technical Community College
Nashville,TN
06.2006 - 05.2007

Skills

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Certification

Registered Nurse License

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota
10.2021 - Current

Master of Science Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Carson-Newman University
01.2020 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse

Emergency Department
03.2018 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen College
08.2017 - 12.2018

Registered Nurse

Blake Medical Center
05.2017 - 03.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen College
08.2015 - 03.2017

Office Manager

Results Physiotherapy
08.2008 - 09.2015

Administration / Physical Therapy Patient Technician

Results Physiotherapy
05.2007 - 08.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Biotechnology

Nashville State Technical Community College
06.2006 - 05.2007

Nursing Assistant

Cookeville Regional Medical Center
10.2004 - 06.2006
Amanda Barnett-McLeanFamily Nurse Practitioner MSN, APRN, FNP-C