Amanda Hofmeister
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with ten years in advanced practice, including nine years focused on Primary Care and Immediate Access. Proven experience in walk-in clinics and gastroenterology, managing both inpatient and outpatient care. Key strengths include self-direction, meticulous attention to detail, teamwork, mentoring, and exceptional time management and prioritization capabilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterology
Southern Indiana Physicians
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and treatments for gastroenterology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Executed ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests to formulate and implement effective treatment plans.
- Administered tailored pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to enhance patient health and comfort.
- Evaluated patients to identify specific needs and formulated comprehensive care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Instructed patients on treatment options, addressing both medical needs and non-medical therapies.
- Formulated strategies to enhance individual performance in quality metrics for preventative diagnostic exams.
Nurse Practitioner Immediate Access/Team Lead
Southern Indiana Physicians
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Implemented assessment protocols and treatment plans for acute care patients, bridging gaps to improve overall patient access.
- Facilitated successful hospital follow-up and transitional care management, leading to improved patient satisfaction. Enhanced communication between healthcare providers and patients, resulting in better adherence to care plans. Drove initiatives that fostered seamless transitions from hospital to home care.
- Facilitated urgent care visits and executed minor procedures, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and care efficiency.
- Achieved successful onboarding of new advanced practice nurses, enhancing team capabilities. Improved communication of strategies and specialty goals to advanced practice providers, fostering alignment. Elevated quality and productivity standards for advanced practice providers, driving performance. Implemented new policies and quality metrics for service line, ensuring compliance. Contributed to cost reduction strategies, optimizing resource allocation. Enhanced patient access through strategic development initiatives.
Nurse Practitioner
Vanished Aesthetics
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in developing care plans through a holistic approach. Supported interpretation of diagnostics and lab results. Provided patient education to enhance understanding of health conditions.
- Assisted teams in completing projects on schedule and within budget. Supported project coordination efforts to enhance team collaboration. Contributed to problem-solving initiatives to improve project outcomes.
Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care
Southern Indiana Physicians
01.2017 - 04.2022
- Managed patient interactions during routine wellness and follow-up visits, maintaining a steady flow of up to 20 patients each day.
- Achieved high patient satisfaction ratings through effective management of primary care services. Enhanced patient engagement by streamlining communication processes. Improved health outcomes by implementing targeted care plans tailored to individual needs.
Adjunct Instructor
IVY Tech State College Indiana
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Facilitated engaging and thought-provoking classroom discussions on coursework topics.
- Designed and executed course agendas, lesson plans, and activities to enhance educational outcomes.
- Established and communicated goal-oriented learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with Dean of Nursing to design and execute registered nursing curriculum enhancements.
Home Care Registered Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital Home Health
12.2009 - 12.2017
- Orchestrated comprehensive patient care by managing OASIS documentation, scheduling visits, and conducting utilization reviews for home health patients.
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
IU Health Bedford Hospital
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Executed comprehensive assessments to identify patient care needs for acute and chronically ill individuals.
Occupational Health Nurse
IU Health Urgent Care and OccHealth
12.1999 - 12.2009
- Led a team in the assessment and treatment of urgent care and occupational health patients. Oversaw unit operations to deliver acute care for emergent cases, including EKGs, cardiac monitoring, and respiratory evaluations. Managed IV therapy, phlebotomy, injections, spirometry testing, audiograms, drug screens, and immunizations. Directed documentation of ICD-9 coding, level of charges, triage referrals, and prescription management. Facilitated care for occupational health patients, including spirometry testing, audiograms, drug screens, DOT exams, and workers' compensation injury management.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN11.2017
Master of Science - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2015
Bachelor of Science - RN
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN08.2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
IVY Tech State College
Bloomington, IN12.2004
Skills
- Preventive health
- Patient instruction
- Health advocacy
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Gastroenterology
Southern Indiana Physicians
02.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Vanished Aesthetics
06.2023 - 10.2023
Nurse Practitioner Immediate Access/Team Lead
Southern Indiana Physicians
04.2022 - 02.2025
Adjunct Instructor
IVY Tech State College Indiana
07.2017 - 01.2022
Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care
Southern Indiana Physicians
01.2017 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
IU Health Bedford Hospital
09.2015 - 09.2016
Home Care Registered Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital Home Health
12.2009 - 12.2017
Occupational Health Nurse
IU Health Urgent Care and OccHealth
12.1999 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Science - Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - RN
Purdue University Calumet
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
IVY Tech State College