Amanda Mckenzie
Bonaire,GA
Summary
Empathetic Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 27 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Magna Care
03.2017 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Nurse Practitioner
The Kidney Center
02.2017 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
On The Path
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Utilized supportive therapy, CBT, brief therapy and interpersonal therapy to lead clients into healing and self-actualization.
- Coordinated and conducted individual, group and family counseling sessions to identify potential solutions to decrease emotional turmoil.
- Analyzed explanations for psychiatric illnesses by screening clients for physical illnesses, neurological trauma, developmental issues and genetic factors.
- Encouraged, organized and supervised client participation in educational, recreational and social activities.
Nephrology Nurse
USRC
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Communicated empathetically with patient concerning lifestyle factors affecting kidney health, such as diet or substance abuse and provided information on available support resources.
- Coordinated and delivered direct care to nephrology patients.
- Educated patients on diagnosis and condition management, offering advisement on preventive care and available treatment options.
- Assisted surgical staff on kidney transplant procedures, providing guidance on specifics on patient condition as well as direct support during surgery.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03.2023
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2016
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Administering Medication
- Acute Care Expertise
- Patient Examination
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- Differential Diagnosis
- Sound Judgment
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Lab Result Evaluation
- HIPAA Guidelines
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Magna Care
03.2017 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
The Kidney Center
02.2017 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
On The Path
01.2017 - 08.2017
Nephrology Nurse
USRC
01.2007 - 01.2017
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Administration
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University