AMANDA DODGE
Ruskin
Summary
Dynamic Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sunshine Neurology, PA, excelling in evidence-based treatment and patient education. Proven ability to coordinate care and manage complex medication regimens, enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments and multidisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Sunshine Neurology, PA
Sun City Center
12.2024 - Current
- Provide inpatient and outpatient neurology care for patients with acute and chronic neurologic conditions including stroke/TIA, seizures, dementia, movement disorders, headaches, neuropathies, and altered mental status.
- Perform comprehensive neurologic histories and examinations, including NIHSS scoring, cognitive screening, and focused cranial nerve, motor, sensory, and gait assessments.
- Participate in inpatient stroke evaluations, including review of CT head, CTA head/neck, MRI brain, and perfusion imaging; collaborate with neurology physicians on acute management and disposition planning.
- Manage outpatient neurology follow-ups for hospital discharges, medication management, symptom progression, and patient education.
- Develop differential diagnoses and evidence-based assessment and treatment plans; coordinate care with emergency medicine, hospitalists, radiology, cardiology, and rehabilitation services.
- Document detailed neurology consults, follow-up visits, assessments, and plans in the EMR.
Urgent Care
Express Care
Apollo Beach
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Clinical Experience (APRN TRAINING) | 180 hours
Pulmonology
Pulmonology & Sleep of Tampa Bay
Brandon
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Clinical Experience (APRN TRAINING) | 90 hours
Cardiology
Bradenton Heart Center
Bradenton
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Clinical Experience (APRN TRAINING) | 90 hours
Registered Nurse, NICU (Certified)
HCA Florida Hospital Brandon
Brandon
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Delivered specialized care for critically ill neonates requiring advanced respiratory support and complex medication management.
- Managed high-risk medication drips, performed continuous physiologic monitoring, and responded rapidly to changes in patient condition.
- Served as relief charge nurse and preceptor, supporting unit operations, mentoring staff, and promoting patient safety and clinical excellence.
Gastroenterology
Florida Advanced Gastroenterology Center
Brandon
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Clinical Experience (APRN TRAINING) | 90 hours
Transitional Care
Tampa General Hospital
Remote
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Clinical Experience (APRN TRAINING) | 90 hours
Pediatrics/Newborn Nursery
Evara Health & Bayfront Baby Place
St. Petersburg
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Clinical Experience (APRN TRAINING) | 180 hours
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
01.2018
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of South Florida
01.2014
Skills
- Patient education
- Evidence-based treatment
- Meditech
- E-Clinical Works
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Comprehensive assessment
- Medication management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Client relationship management
Awards
Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, Nomination, 01/01/23
Credentials
- MSN
- BSN
- BS
- APRN
Honorary Society Memberships
- AANP, Student Member, 01/01/24
- Golden Key International Honour Society, USF Chapter, Member, 01/01/24
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Sunshine Neurology, PA
12.2024 - Current
Urgent Care
Express Care
05.2024 - 07.2024
Pulmonology
Pulmonology & Sleep of Tampa Bay
03.2024 - 04.2024
Cardiology
Bradenton Heart Center
01.2024 - 02.2024
Gastroenterology
Florida Advanced Gastroenterology Center
10.2023 - 11.2023
Transitional Care
Tampa General Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2023
Pediatrics/Newborn Nursery
Evara Health & Bayfront Baby Place
06.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, NICU (Certified)
HCA Florida Hospital Brandon
01.2018 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Nursing
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of South Florida