Amanda Grassell, MSN, APNP, AGNP-C
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Highly qualified, board-certified nurse practitioner with seven years of experience providing comprehensive care and disease management for patients with complex acute and chronic neurovascular medical conditions. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and test results to build diagnoses and implement treatment plans. Excellent organizational, critical-thinking and decision-making skills. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Proficient at documentation in EPIC electronic medical record systems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
BayCare Clinic
02.2016 - Current
- Provide direct care and management of acute and chronically ill neurovascular patients at Comprehensive Stroke Center, in partnership with collaborating interventional neurologist,
- Perform inpatient assessment and care management including daily rounding and progress notes, consultations, and discharge summaries.
- Provide comprehensive, coordinated, continuum of care from acute revascularization phase through hospital discharge or final disposition.
- Order, analyze, and interpret diagnostic tests and radiologic imaging studies to manage patients with acute and chronic neurovascular conditions.
- Prescribe pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health, comfort and recovery of patients.
- Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Conduct outpatient follow-up clinic visits, exams, treatment, and care management.
- Perform patient callbacks, report diagnostic findings, manage patient concerns through telephone triage, and provide consultation as needed.
- Advise and provide oversight and delegation of tasks to both inpatient and outpatient clinical and administrative staff.
Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem
ComplexCare Solutions
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Performed in-home annual health risk assessments of health plan members to identify chronic and acute primary care needs, ascertain medical urgency, and make necessary referrals to prevent hospital admission.
- Performed comprehensive evaluation of medical history, review of systems, medications, and evidence-based practice screenings.
- Conducted physical exams to capture picture of patients' health statuses and supported evidence for medical diagnoses.
- Educated and guided patients on medical conditions, medications, disease prevention, health promotion, and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Performed timely, accurate documentation of patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic medical record.
Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
Aurora BayCare Medical Center
07.2009 - 11.2016
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe physical assessment of critically ill patients.
- Managed complex needs of high-acuity patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of multiple intravenous medications.
- Collaborated with physicians to deliver appropriate treatment and care for critically ill patients with life-threatening illnesses and rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted providers with invasive and non-invasive bedside procedures.
- Trained member of cardiovascular surgery team skilled at assessing acute hemodynamic changes and managing post-operative cardiothoracic patients to promote stabilization.
- Precepted, supervised, and served as resource for new employees, student nurses, and staff.
Travel Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
01.2007 - 07.2009
- Delivered high-quality care to diverse patient populations in multiple medical settings with various diagnoses and medical conditions.
- Managed patients after medical and surgical procedures, acute incidents, and chronic conditions,
- Administered medications and treatment to patients, and monitored responses.
- Documented medications, physical assessments, and nursing interventions in electronic medical record.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and manage care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Telemetry Registered Nurse, Per Diem
Centennial Medical Center
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Monitored and assessed patients in 28-bed telemetry/stepdown unit following cardiovascular surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, and provided appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Administered medications to cardiac patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Telemetry Staff Nurse
Baptist Hospital
08.2005 - 12.2006
- Provided exceptional care in 34-bed telemetry/stepdown unit to patients recovering from medical and surgical procedures, acute conditions, and chronic diseases.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identified irregular telemetry readings, and notified appropriate medical team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered oral medications, titrated intravenous medications, monitored responses, and reported any adverse reactions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2005
Skills
- Physical Examinations
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Medication Prescribing
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Test Results Interpretation
- Acute Care Expertise
- Critical Care Nursing
- Geriatric Care
- Outpatient Follow-Up
- Telemedicine Appointments
- EPIC EMR
- Support Staff Supervision
Certification
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Alumnus Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN-K), American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem
ComplexCare Solutions
07.2017 - 03.2019
Nurse Practitioner
BayCare Clinic
02.2016 - Current
Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse
Aurora BayCare Medical Center
07.2009 - 11.2016
Travel Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
01.2007 - 07.2009
Telemetry Registered Nurse, Per Diem
Centennial Medical Center
06.2006 - 12.2006
Telemetry Staff Nurse
Baptist Hospital
08.2005 - 12.2006
Masters of Science - Nursing
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Personal Skills
- Sound Clinical Judgment
- Strong Critical Thinker
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Organized and Detailed
- Excellent Multitasker
- Problem Solver
- Dependable and Reliable
- Self-Directed
- Team Collaborator
Personal Skills
- Sound Clinical Judgment
- Strong Critical Thinker
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Organized and Detailed
- Excellent Multitasker
- Problem Solver
- Dependable and Reliable
- Self-Directed
- Team Collaborator
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