Amanda Gillenwater
Ironton,OH
Summary
AANP Certified Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience in a leadership nursing role and over 20 years of bedside nursing experience. Adept at adult primary care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solution-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Strong desire to focus on preventive care and health education. Comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Point Click Care and Athena One EMR. Dedicated to providing the best patient care possible through listening to patients and employing motivational interviewing techniques. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
2
2
Years of Certified Nurse Practitioner Experience
1
1
Certification
21
21
Nursing Experience
Work History
AGPCNP-C
Ultra Health Providers
Jackson, TN
10.2020 - Current
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Perform patient physicals and compare and contrast results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Appropriately diagnose and treat variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Coordinate with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Discuss care plans with patients and explain test results and proper use of medications.
- Collaborate with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Work with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Conduct screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Offer continuous review of patients in Skilled Nursing Rehab program from admission to discharge.
RN Staff Nurse
Oakmont Manor
Flatwoods, Kentucky
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Managed nursing staff and nursing activities in 84-bed Skilled Nursing Facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Updated patient charts using PointClickCare with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 24 patients daily
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
RN Case Manager
Wise Medical Home Health, Home Health Assessments
South Point, Ohio
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Medication Set-up
- Patient Education
- Quality Assurance 04-2016 - 07-2018 Oakmont Manor Flatwoods, Ky Infection Control RN
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- IV administration
- Daily General Nursing Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Infection Prevention and Tracking
- Admissions and Discharges
- Weekly Rounds with Physician and APRN
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
RN Floor Nurse
Oakmont Manor
Flatwoods, Kentucky
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Provided comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Charge RN
Riverpark Hospital
Huntington, WV
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Daily Assignment Schedules
- Patient Assessments
- Admissions
- Daily Chart Audits
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Wellness Director
Close To Home III
Ironton, OH
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Director of Nursing
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Treatments
- Interaction with Physicians
- Chart Audits/Preparation for State Survey and Council On Aging Audits
- Monitored, tracked and reported on individual progress with wellness plans
Education
RN-MSN - Adult And Gerontology Primary Care
08.2020
Associate of Science - ADN
2015
LPN
2001
LPN
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Ohio, License number RN.454549, 10/31/2023
- Ohio Certified Nurse Practitioner, License number APRN.CNP.0027743, 10/31/2023
- South Carolina APRN License - Pending
- CPR certified
Clinical Experience
- Womens & Family Medical Center - Fall 2019/150 hours
- Oakmont Manor - Winter 2019/152 hours
- Womens & Family Medical Center - Spring 2020/144 hours
- Oakmont Manor - Summer 2020/144 hours
Clinical Experience Overview
- Performed focused patient history, assessments and interventions for acute and episodic appointments
- Performed evidence-based comprehensive primary care management for a wide range of chronic health conditions in the adult population including asthma, diabetes mellitus, COPD, hypertension and hyperlipidemia
- Developed evidenced-based plan of care, including appropriate diagnostic testing, referrals, medication management and follow-up care
Timeline
AGPCNP-C - Ultra Health Providers
10.2020 - Current
RN Staff Nurse - Oakmont Manor
07.2019 - 10.2020
RN Case Manager - Wise Medical Home Health, Home Health Assessments
09.2018 - 02.2019
RN Floor Nurse - Oakmont Manor
04.2016 - 08.2018
Charge RN - Riverpark Hospital
09.2015 - 04.2016
Wellness Director - Close To Home III
09.2011 - 05.2014
Walden University - RN-MSN, Adult And Gerontology Primary Care
Ashland Community and Technical College - Associate of Science, ADN
Collins Career Center - , LPN