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Amanda Dudgeon

Grand Forks

Summary

Compassionate Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in providing individualized, holistic, and evidence based health care. Providing excellent chronic disease management, disease prevention, health promotion, and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in diagnostic test interpretation and interprofessional collaboration, successfully developing individualized treatment plans that improve health outcomes. Desire to provide world class health care for veterans so they can thrive in life after military service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care -Outpatient

Altru Health System
12.2021 - Current
  • Independently manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions
  • Provide individualized and holistic care
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to diagnose and develop/implement treatment plans.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
  • Prescribed and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
  • Work with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
  • Advocated for patients to ensure they received necessary resources and support from healthcare providers and insurance companies alike.
  • Advocate for patient needs, preferences. and wishes that are in alignment with their goals for health care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
  • Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
  • Initiate referrals and consults to specialty services as necessary.
  • Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
  • Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based protocols in chronic disease management.
  • Demonstrate leadership, integrity, commitment, respect, advocacy, and excellence.
  • Advanced care planning discussions and documents.
  • Health promotion and screenings to prevent other chronic diseases.


Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care - Inpatient

Altru Health System
11.2017 - 12.2021
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
  • Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with personalized care plans, involving patients in decision-making processes.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
  • Enhanced patient education on disease management and prevention, leading to noticeable decrease in readmission rates.

Nurse Practitioner, Medical Oncology

Altru Health System
08.2007 - 11.2017
  • conducted thorough health assessments, taking patient histories, and ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work, imaging studies to diagnose cancer and determine stage.
  • collaborated with surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, which included chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or surgery.
  • prescribed chemotherapy and supportive care drugs that helped manage side effects of treatment,
  • managed cancer-related symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and other side effects of their disease and treatments.
  • provided education and support to patients and their families regarding cancer diagnosis, treatment options, potential side effects, and self care strategies.
  • monitor patients response to treatment, adjusting treatment plans as needed for low blood counts and side effects, and provided support.
  • provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families addressing concerns and helping them cope with current health concerns.
  • collaborated with health care professionals such as nurses, social workers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
  • Involved in cancer research trials

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Altru Health System
08.2007 - 01.2013
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress. Administered and monitor patients on Magnesium Sulfate.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
  • Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
  • Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
  • performed/assisted with with procedures such as amniocentesis, external versions, amnioinfusions, and ultrasound
  • Circulate in the operating room for cesarean sections, D & C, post partum tubal ligation, and hysterectomies.
  • Cross trained to the Neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric inpatient unit.

Clinical Nursing Instructor

University of North Dakota College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with students, offering support and guidance throughout their educational journey.
  • Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
  • Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
  • Demonstrated, taught, and supervised patient center care in the simulation lab and Medical-Surgical Unit at the local hospital.
  • Instructed patients on the principles of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to nursing.
  • Provided lectures to student nurses, conducted and supervised lab work, and issues assignments.
  • Prepared and administered examinations, evaluated student progress, and maintained records of student classroom and clinical experience.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of North Dakota
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • Recruited participants for research study.
  • Coordinated focus groups.
  • Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
  • Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of influential articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05-2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05-2007

Master of Science - Psychology

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05-2007

Skills

  • Preventive care
  • Patient education
  • Health promotion
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Chronic disease management
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Direct patient care
  • Telehealth proficiency
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication prescribing
  • Diagnostic test interpretation
  • Medication education
  • Diagnostic tests ordering
  • Electronic charting

Certification

  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through AANP: 2011 - Current
  • Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Through Mayo Clinic: 2014 - current
  • Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse - 2021 - Current
  • BLS: 2007 - Current



Licensure

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, state of North Dakota Board of Nursing: 2011 - Current
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, state of Minnesota Board of Nursing: 2011 - Current
  • Registered Nurse, State of North Dakota Board of Nursing: 2007 - Current
  • Registered Nurse, State of Minnesota Board of Nursing: 2007 - Current
  • North Dakota DEA - Current
  • Minnesota DEA - Current

Publications

  • Dudgeon, A. & Evanson, T. (2014). Intimate partner violence in rural U.S. areas: what every nurse should know. American Journal or Nursing, 114 (5), 26-35

Honors/Awards

  • University of North Dakota Athletic Division II Softball Scholarship 2001 - 2005
  • University of North Dakota Freshman Female Athlete of the Year 2001 - 2002
  • North Central Conference Academic All American 2004 - 2005
  • University of North Dakota's CHOICES Spokesperson 2004 - 2005
  • Altru Organizational Excellence "WOW" Recognitions Award 2008
  • Altru Health System Professional Nurse Committee Scholarship 2010, 2011
  • Altru Organizational Excellence "WOW" Recognitions Award 2013
  • Altru Organizational Excellence "WOW" Recognitions Award 2014

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care -Outpatient

Altru Health System
12.2021 - Current

Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care - Inpatient

Altru Health System
11.2017 - 12.2021

Clinical Nursing Instructor

University of North Dakota College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines
08.2011 - 05.2012

Graduate Research Assistant

University of North Dakota
08.2009 - 05.2010

Nurse Practitioner, Medical Oncology

Altru Health System
08.2007 - 11.2017

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Altru Health System
08.2007 - 01.2013

Master of Science - Nursing

University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Dakota

Master of Science - Psychology

University of North Dakota

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