Amanda Dunlap
Jackson,TN
Summary
Highly skilled healthcare professional offering seventeen years of experience as a leader, educator, and mentor. Passionate about healthcare, writing, and education.
Experience: faculty and clinical instructor in post-secondary education (nursing education); unit leadership and inpatient nursing, Medical/Surgical Oncology, Hematology, Neurology, chemotherapy certified. Ambulatory care, outpatient cancer treatment. Manager, Clinical Research, SOCRA CCRP certified; Hospice, Palliative Care, Case Management.
Fluent in Microsoft Office; Adobe; Salesforce; Cerner; Epic; Canvas; Slack; Google Suite.
Native language: English; Professional Working Fluency: Spanish
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing
Jackson State Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Served as subject matter expert for Adult Health, implementing evidence-based practices and guiding students toward competent care
- Improved student retention rates by developing engaging course materials and utilizing interactive teaching methods.
- Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
- Elevated student satisfaction rates with accessible office hours, thorough explanations of complex topics, and consistent positive reinforcement.
Oncology Senior Staff
West Tennessee Healthcare
12.2009 - Current
- Utilized the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate and provide patient-centered care, advocating for each patient's needs
- Provided patient and family education focusing on disease prevention, self-management, and wellness
- Served as a resource for nurse and patient needs
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Led, precepted, and mentored team of nurses managing care for inpatient oncology unit
- Collaborated with unit administrators to improve unit processes and outcomes, advocating for fiscal responsibility through responsible utilization of resources
Adjunct Professor
Union University
08.2017 - 03.2023
- Created learner-centered environment that supports diverse learning needs of student population based on educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices
- Planned learning experiences appropriate to topic and educational needs of students
- Supervised, evaluated, and mentored students in lab and clinical environment; served as coach and mentor for students
- Conferred on progress and assisted in development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives
- Evaluated written assignments and provided appropriate, timely, written feedback; documented student progress on appropriate forms
- Assisted in transition from student nurse to nurse resident
Program Faculty, College of Health Professions
Western Governors University
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Mentored and advised students in RN-BSN program, with accountability for student academic progress and success
- Supervised student caseload of approximately 100 students
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress
- Participated in pilot programs and committees to improve university processes and metrics
- Fostered student learning through innovative and motivational teaching and coaching practices
- Collaborated with other professionals within university to respond with urgency to student needs
Manager, Clinical Research
Kirkland Cancer Center
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms in ambulatory setting.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed all aspects of center's clinical research department utilizing Good Clinical Practice [GCP] certification
- Partnered with Prinicpal Investigators, MDs, pharmacists, lab technicians, and MSLs to ensure success of protocols and minimized deviances
- Served on Cancer Committee, Breast Leadership Committee, TN Commission on Cancer committee to regulate and carry out process improvement projects
- Spearheaded expansion of annual Free Breast Cancer Screening to include Spanish-speaking women
- Obtained SOCRA certification and represented center in nationwide oncology/hematology research conferences and Principal Investigator meetings.
Case Management Nurse
Hospice Of West Tennessee
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Memphis
Memphis, TNAssociate of Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TNSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Educational Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership and Training
- Audit Preparation
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Clinical Instruction
- Nursing Staff Leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Tennessee Nurses Association
- National League for Nursing
Certification
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator [CCRC]
- Chemotherapy-Certified Oncology Nurse, [WTH]
- Certified Clinical Research Professional [SOCRA]
- BLS, ACLS [AHA]
PROJECTS
- Community education: spearheaded expansion of Kirkland Cancer Center's annual Free Breast Screening to include Spanish-speaking women, developing a Spanish intake form and collaborating with hospital-sanctioned translators to provide services to that demographic (2016)
- Keynote speaker at annual women's community health conference sponsored by Kirkland Cancer Center/West TN Healthcare (2016)
- Participated in fundraising efforts/activities for Relay For Life (2015-2018)
- Served on community health fair committee to bring free screenings for colorectal, prostate, lung, and breast cancer to West Tennessee (2015-2018)
- Contributed healthcare articles in printed publications and websites (2015-2023)
- Collaborated on curriculum redesign for RN-BSN program (2021)
Timeline
Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing
Jackson State Community College
08.2023 - Current
Program Faculty, College of Health Professions
Western Governors University
03.2019 - 10.2021
Adjunct Professor
Union University
08.2017 - 03.2023
Manager, Clinical Research
Kirkland Cancer Center
05.2015 - 05.2018
Case Management Nurse
Hospice Of West Tennessee
11.2011 - 06.2015
Oncology Senior Staff
West Tennessee Healthcare
12.2009 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Memphis
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jackson State Community College
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