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Amanda DuMers

Grain Valley

Summary

Organized Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with 9 years of experience. Committed to comprehensive patient care and working quickly under pressure. Successful at collaborating with doctors and ensuring parent education for excellent care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Cockerell & McIntosh Pediatrics
03.2015 - Current
  • Under the supervision of collaborating physicians, assumed multiple clinical functions involved with the care of both well and ill patients, including: diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care, for preventive and health maintenance of pediatric patients, ages birth to age 21.
  • Ordering and implementation of diagnostic tests, diagnosis, development of treatment plan, prescribing medications and patient follow-ups.
  • Performing medical procedures such as casting fractures, splinting injuries, closing lacerations and wounds, abscess incision and drainage, and wound debridement.
  • Provide anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
  • Cultivate rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.

Registered Nurse

Lee’s Summit Physicians Group
09.2010 - 03.2015
  • Obtain patient history, current vital signs, assessments and discussing current health concerns
  • Patient ages: Birth through 21 years
  • Administer medications and immunizations
  • Perform and assist providers in procedures including dressing changes, wound, eye and ear irrigation, x-ray films, specimen collection and testing
  • Patient education, including follow up testing, assessments, well child care, nebulizer treatments and specific disease processes
  • Arrange consults and outside tests, including x-rays, MRI’s, lab collections and referrals to specialists and/or other facilities.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Registered Nurse

North Kansas City School District
08.2010 - 03.2015
  • Conduct normal growth and development screening to identify existing problems and recognize factors that identify individuals at risk
  • Utilize appropriate health counseling and guidance techniques while collaborating with other health care providers and agencies outside the school system to ensure continuity of care
  • Apply sound decision-making process to school nursing practice
  • Teach first aid procedures and legal aspects of giving emergency care to staff, students and parents
  • Obtain and record comprehensive immunization history as well as assuming responsibility for compiling immunization reports for compliance with state statues
  • Develop comprehensive nursing care plans with specific goals and objectives.

Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
05.2008 - 06.2010
  • Bedside nursing in 27 bed PICU (Ages birth-21 years)
  • Primary diagnoses treated consist of, bone marrow transplant, congenital heart defects, liver and renal transplant, neurological and endocrine disturbances, respiratory failure/distress and trauma
  • Perform and assist physicians in common procedures such as, arterial punctures, cardioversion, care, monitoring and discontinuation of arterial and central lines, continuous renal replacement therapy, defibrillation, external/transthoracic pacing, intracranial pressure monitoring, initiating and monitoring continuous infusions of high risk medications such as insulin, thrombolytics, vasoconstrictors and vasodilators, mechanical ventilation including high frequency oscillator ventilation
  • Participate in multiple research projects in compliance with NACHRI.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Nurse Technician (Pediatric and Adult Med/Surg)

Olathe Medical Center
05.2007 - 05.2008
  • Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
  • Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Served as a reliable resource for patients, families, and fellow staff members by remaining approachable and knowledgeable about all aspects of nursing care.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies, reducing patient injuries and increasing overall safety within the healthcare facility.

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

North Kansas City Hospital
04.2005 - 01.2008
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing, PNP -

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri
12.2014

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri
05.2008

Skills

  • Pediatric Physical Exams
  • Acute illness treatment
  • Well childhood exams
  • Family guidance
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Medication Prescribing
  • Fracture Management
  • Telehealth services
  • Health Promotion
  • Emergency Care
  • Asthma Management
  • Diagnostics
  • Newborn care
  • Allergy management
  • Developmental screening
  • Laceration Repair
  • Physician Collaboration
  • Immunizations
  • Urgent Care Procedures
  • Well-Baby Examinations

Certification

  • Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Certified Missouri Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
  • Registered Nurse, compact state licensed

Activities

  • Assistant Cheerleading Coach, 04/2011, 05/2015, North Kansas City High School
  • Member of Children's Mercy PICU Scheduling Task Force, 02/2010, 06/2010
  • Member of North Kansas City Hospital Laboratory Ops Team, 04/2006, 01/2008

Timeline

Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Cockerell & McIntosh Pediatrics
03.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

Lee’s Summit Physicians Group
09.2010 - 03.2015

Registered Nurse

North Kansas City School District
08.2010 - 03.2015

Pediatric Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
05.2008 - 06.2010

Nurse Technician (Pediatric and Adult Med/Surg)

Olathe Medical Center
05.2007 - 05.2008

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

North Kansas City Hospital
04.2005 - 01.2008

Masters of Science in Nursing, PNP -

Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Avila University
Amanda DuMers