Amanda Manuel
Hope Mills
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Monitoring patient vital signs and identifying signs of health deterioration. Administering medications and treatments. Operating life support equipment and other medical devices. Collaborating with the healthcare team to plan and implement patient care.
- Communicating with patients and their families about the condition, treatment plan, and prognosis.
- 36-48 hours/week
Family Nurse Practitioner
Clay Consulting (VES- Veteran Evaluation Services)
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Perform focused and comprehensive compensation and pension examinations according to the Veterans Benefit Administration standards. Complete a thorough review of digital medical records, examine, and evaluate physical illness, injuries and /or conditions by taking detailed medical histories and performed complete physical examinations. Submit information gathered though an online portal for the VA to review as part of a compensation/pension claim.
- 40 hours/week
Family Nurse Practitioner
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution) Bennettsville
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Providing primary healthcare for federal inmates. Primary health care included comprehensive assessment and management of uncomplicated acute and stable chronic health problems. Emphasis placed on patient education, patient counseling, continuity of care, health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention and management. Patient management decisions made in collaboration with physicians and established clinical guidelines.
- 40 hours/week
Family Nurse Practitioner
Integrity Nursing (Logistics Health Incorporated)
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Perform focused and comprehensive compensation and pension examinations according to the Veterans Benefit Administration standards. Complete a thorough review of digital medical records, examine, and evaluate physical illness, injuries and /or conditions by taking detailed medical histories and performed complete physical examinations. Submit information gathered though an online portal for the VA to review as part of a compensation/pension claim.
- 40 hours/week
Registered Nurse
Jackson Nursing Professionals
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Cares for population during disasters/emergencies. General nursing experience, under limited supervision, serves in district COVID-19 response services and operations. Perform collection of specimens, test processing, immunizations and education.
- 40 hours/week
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brite Life Urgent Care
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for patients with emphasize on preventive health in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the standards of care.
- Examine and treat general and urgent care patients to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Educate and develop treatment plans for patients with multiple, complex comorbidities, and perform focused and comprehensive physical assessments on children and adults.
- 35 hours/week
Family Nurse Practitioner
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Provide primary care for acute and chronic conditions. Performed comprehensive assessments. Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory test. Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments to manage acute and chronic illness and disease.
- Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new patients according to written standardized procedures.
- Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency and according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
- Recognizes and considers age specific needs of patients. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
- 40 hours/week
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nissi Family Medicine
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Diagnosing, treating, and helping patients manage acute and chronic illnesses. Conducting physical examinations and interpreting medical history. Ordering and performing diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Responsible for the initiation, implementation and supervision of treatment plans and education for chronic conditions.
- Provide independent and collaborative specialty, comprehensive and therapeutic health care services, integrating the art and science of nursing into medical practice.
- Provide educational management to patients and their families regarding disease processes and diagnostic tests.
- Provide counseling to patients and their families for prevention of illness and maintenance of health, in order to assist patients in attaining physical, mental, and social well-being.
- 40 hours/week
Registered Nurse, High Risk Prenatal
Northside Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Care for undelivered and delivered women with high-risk maternal or fetal care requirements.
- Act as patient advocate, assess patient’s status and notify physicians of clinical changes. Coordinate services, treatment, and consultations. Implement patient care using the nursing care process for an assignment of 3-5 high risk patients per shift.
- 36 hours
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
Eastside Medical Center
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Provide comprehensive age-appropriate nursing care to medical surgical patients.
- Administer oxygen, IV fluid, blood transfusion and medications.
- Set up, operate, and monitor medical equipment such as oxygen masks, Ambu bags, intravenous pumps, wall suction, etc.
- Instruct patient and family members regarding disease process and provides emotional support as needed.
- Providing bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre-and -post surgery patients. Performed assessments, administer prescribed medications, intravenous therapy, and performed complex wound care for 6-7 patients a shift. Documented on the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
- 36 hours/week
Registered Nurse, High Risk Prenatal
Emory Midtown Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Reporting normal and abnormal results to patients, educating them on the physiology, implications and recommendations from their OB/Gyn Physician or Midwife. Educating patients about pregnancy, gynecologic concerns, and proper use of medications. Performing fetal non-stress tests, wound assessments, staple removal, urinary catheter placement, and various vaccinations and injections.
- 36 hours/week
Registered Nurse, Antenatal/GYN
Piedmont Columbus Regional Healthcare
12.2011 - 12.2015
- Worked as a staff nurse and act as a relief charge nurse to coordinate the admission, discharge and transfer of patients. Assigning patients appropriately with the consideration of patient acuity. Delegating task based on the nursing staff’s knowledge, skill, and ability. Providing care for patient with pregnancy induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, hyperemesis gravidarum, maternal tetralogy of fallot, preterm rupture of membranes, and preterm labor. Caring for an assignment of 3-5 patients per shift.
- Perform a variety of administrative/floor duties as an extension and in support of the charge nurse. Serve as a team leader and charge nurse and make decisions regarding priorities in patient care for shift assignments.
- 36 hours/week
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience
Piedmont Columbus Regional Healthcare
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Worked as a staff nurse and relieve charge nurse. Providing care for patients with stokes, head trauma, tumors, meningitis, seizure disorders, and brain aneurysm. Providing patient care for an assignment of 5-7 patients per shift.
- 36 hours/week
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - FNP
Troy University
Troy, AL01.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Health Science - undefined
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA01.2010
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care
- Physical assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – June 2016 to present
Certification
- CPR-BLS/ACLS
- AANP
- NIHSS
Timeline
ICU Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Clay Consulting (VES- Veteran Evaluation Services)
07.2023 - 09.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
FCI (Federal Correctional Institution) Bennettsville
11.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Jackson Nursing Professionals
05.2020 - 07.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Integrity Nursing (Logistics Health Incorporated)
03.2019 - 12.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brite Life Urgent Care
08.2018 - 01.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nissi Family Medicine
04.2017 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, High Risk Prenatal
Northside Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Unit
Eastside Medical Center
09.2015 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse, High Risk Prenatal
Emory Midtown Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, Antenatal/GYN
Piedmont Columbus Regional Healthcare
12.2011 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience
Piedmont Columbus Regional Healthcare
10.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science in Health Science - undefined
Columbus State University
Masters of Science in Nursing - FNP
Troy University