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AMANDA LEWIS

Family Nurse Practitioner
Kokomo,IN

Summary

A recent Family Nurse Practitioner graduate who is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. A seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

4C Health
Logansport, IN
11.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Addressed complex psychosocial needs of patients through collaboration with social workers, case managers, therapists, and other support staff.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy within facility setting, working alongside care team to address any concerns or barriers to optimal mental health care delivery.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients, fostering open dialogue about mental health topics and coping strategies.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plan adjustments, and ongoing care coordination efforts.

Registered Nurse

CAREFORTH Formerly Seniorlink/Caregiver Homes
Boston, MA
07.2014 - 12.2023

Manager of Care Management (2019-2022)

  • Developed highly motivated team through effective leadership, coaching, and people management, ensuring objective and performance-led management culture.
  • Accountable for daily operation of region as well as aspects of billing, compliance, and clinical and quality assurance.

RN Care Manager (2014-2018)

  • Provide quality case management to caregivers/consumers on disease management, referral, and resources.
  • Manage self-scheduling and monthly home visits.
  • Develop person-centered care plans.
  • Utilize structured assessment tools to assess consumer health.
  • Monitor daily health and well-being of consumers using technology.
  • Utilize advanced care collaboration platform.

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Indiana University Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Provide clinical instructions that align with Indiana University Nursing curriculum.
  • Deliver clinical education to BSN students in various areas, including TMS, OB, and CCPU, to meet course outcomes.
  • Mentor students in professional development by role modeling appropriate behavior and critical thinking.

Registered Nurse

Acension Health System
Kokomo, IN
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Provide direct quality care to patients, including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical of patients.
  • Interacted with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.
  • Cross-trained in multiple hospital areas, providing quality care to patients in Progressive Care/Telemetry, Emergency room, Intensive Care, Oncology-Surgery, Pediatrics, Psychiatric, and OB units.

Registered Nurse

Riverview Hospital
Noblesville, IN
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Provide direct quality care to patients, including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical of patients.
  • Interacted with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.
  • Cross-trained in multiple hospital areas, providing quality care to patients in Progressive Care/Telemetry and Intensive Care.

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College
Kokomo, IN
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Provide course instructions that align with Ivy Technical College certified nurse's curriculum.
  • Deliver class instruction through development of instruction plans to meet course outcomes.
  • Mentor students in professional development by role modeling appropriate behavior and critical thinking.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

Registered Nurse

Miller's Merry Manor
Tipton, IN
01.2010 - 01.2012

Unit Manager (2010-20212)

  • Managed delivery of nursing services and patient care to meet quality, clinical, and utilization standards and performance measures.
  • Mentored and trained staff to increase quality outcomes.
  • Offered professional guidance, supervision, and leadership to staff.
  • Cooperated closely with doctors, nurse practitioners, and specialists.
  • Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.

Staff Nurse (2010-2010)

  • Provide direct quality care to patients, including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical of patients.
  • Interacted with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - Family Nurse Practitioner

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Kokomo, IN
01.2022 - 05.2024

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - Registered Nurse

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Kokomo, IN
08.2007 - 05.2010

BACHELOR OF ARTS -

EVANGEL UNIVERSITY (CENTRAL BIBLE COLLEGE)
Springfield, MO
08.1997 - 05.2001

Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Cerner, Epic, Streamline & Salesforce experience

Proficient in Outlook & Microsoft proficient

Care coordination

Excellent oral communication

Written communication

Patient and family advocacy

Preventive health

Healthcare billing

Precepting

Care Plan Development

Chronic disease management

Emotional intelligence

Staff supervision

Staff leadership

Quality assurance

Certification

RN LICENSE: 28192264A

References

UPON REQUEST

Timeline

RN LICENSE: 28192264A

10-2023

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

4C Health
11.2022 - Current

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - Family Nurse Practitioner

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - 05.2024

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Indiana University Kokomo
01.2015 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse

CAREFORTH Formerly Seniorlink/Caregiver Homes
07.2014 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse

Acension Health System
01.2012 - 01.2014

Registered Nurse

Riverview Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Ivy Tech Community College
08.2011 - 08.2012

Registered Nurse

Miller's Merry Manor
01.2010 - 01.2012

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - Registered Nurse

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
08.2007 - 05.2010

BACHELOR OF ARTS -

EVANGEL UNIVERSITY (CENTRAL BIBLE COLLEGE)
08.1997 - 05.2001
AMANDA LEWISFamily Nurse Practitioner