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AMANDA HOPKINS

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse and APRN student with background in acute care, home health, hospice, and specialized clinical rotations in hematology and cardiovascular care. Proven expertise in clinical assessment, care coordination, and management of complex, high-acuity patients, particularly within oncology-adjacent populations. A strong commitment to patient-centered care and symptom management drives efforts to enhance clinical outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Eager to leverage extensive experience and knowledge to positively impact healthcare teams and patient well-being.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice RN Case Manager

Kansas City Hospice
Overland Park
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage patients with advanced, life-limiting illnesses including cancer
  • Provide symptom management and end-of-life care
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary care and patient services
  • Educate patients and families on disease progression and treatment goals
  • Conducted thorough assessments to develop tailored interventions addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Managed complex caseloads while maintaining high standards of documentation and regulatory compliance.

RN Case Manager

Brookdale Home Health
Overland Park
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage chronic conditions
  • Coordinate care plans and evaluate treatment effectiveness
  • Collaborate with providers to optimize outcomes
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Shawnee
10.2008 - 01.2018
  • Delivered acute care nursing and telemetry monitoring
  • Performed assessments, medication administration, and patient education
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity settings
  • Trained new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care quality.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - APRN

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
08-2026

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
03-2016

Skills

  • Clinical Assessment
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient Education
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Healthcare Regulatory Compliance (CMS, Joint Commission)

Timeline

Hospice RN Case Manager

Kansas City Hospice
01.2021 - Current

RN Case Manager

Brookdale Home Health
01.2018 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse (RN)

Shawnee Mission Medical Center
10.2008 - 01.2018

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - APRN

Rockhurst University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

MidAmerica Nazarene University