Amanda Hopkins
Overland Park
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with a passion for providing exceptional patient care and support to colleagues. Proven track record of addressing patient needs promptly and effectively resolving issues. Skilled in implementing procedures to enhance productivity and optimize available resources. Experienced in training, developing, and motivating staff to achieve organizational goals, while maintaining meticulous records and demonstrating proficiency in medical terminology. Able to remain composed under pressure, ensuring quality care delivery at all times.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice RN Case Manager
Kansas City Hospice
07.2021 - Current
- Perform comprehensive nursing evaluations.
- Assess for signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain and takes prompt and appropriate action.
- Initiate plan of care and appropriate supervises, provides appropriate nursing follow-up to all patients.
- Instructs caregivers in managing patient needs and submits appropriate documentation within 24 hours of visit.
- Coordinate all services provided to patients/families in all settings to ensure quality of care and services as well as appropriateness of care.
- Supervise the implementation of the approved plan of care, modifies as needed, and contacts physician when appropriate.
- Provide supervision of Hospice Aides and LVN/LPN.
- Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling, and readily accepts new admissions and emergency assignments as requested.
- Maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations.
RN Case Manager
Brookdale Home Health
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Collaborate and support plan of care as determined by physician.
- Perform evaluation tasks including head to toe assessment, vital signs and medication reviews.
- Provide education on medication indications, side effects and interactions.
- Assess effectiveness of medications and other treatments ordered by physician.
- Coordinate with other disciplines regarding pt care and condition.
RN
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
10.2010 - 06.2018
- Assess patients and provide necessary and prescribed treatments.
- Promote and restore patient health by using critical thinking skills to determine patient care priorities.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans that ensure optimum patient outcomes.
- Provide physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
- Supervise and guide assigned team members, directing daily duties and assisting other staff as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS02.2016
Skills
- Healthcare regulations
- Utilization review
- Care coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Documentation
- Interpersonal communication
- Task prioritization
- Dementia care
- Electronic health records
- Pain management
- Treatment recommendations
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Telemetry Certification, 09/17
- BLS Certification, 03/35
Timeline
Hospice RN Case Manager
Kansas City Hospice
07.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager
Brookdale Home Health
06.2018 - 06.2021
RN
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
10.2010 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
MidAmerica Nazarene University
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