Amanda Reneau
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 11 years of experience in a leadership nursing role, with 16 years of experience in cardiology. Currently working directly with Cardiologists in a very busy cardiology practice to provide medical care to a diverse, multigenerational patient population with a broad range of medical issues. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Expertise in management and staff supervision. Strong desire to focus on preventative care and health education. Interested in learning all aspects of healthcare. Starting and managing the first clinic for cardiology at Christus St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Christus Cardiovascular
2020.10 - Current
- Instrumental in establishing and ensuring the successful operation of the first hospital based cardiovascular clinic at Christus in Beaumont.
- Started and managed the first CardioMEMS program in Beaumont
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with thorough discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care utilizing CardioMEMS.
- 0% 30 day readmission rates for heart failure utilizing CardioMEMS.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes to help start the first TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) program at Christus St. Elizabeth
- Provided real world knowledge to other healthcare professionals on the success our clinic has had with CardioMEMS.
- Broad range of cardiovascular knowledge
- Aided in recruitment of qualified healthcare providers
- Provided patient care inpatient and outpatient setting
- Deep knowledge of all devices being monitored through Merlin.
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists
2013.01 - 2020.10
- Worked in a busy cardiovascular clinic with 3 Nurse Practitioners and 8 physicians
- Collaborated with physicians to start a heart failure program at Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists
- Adhered to all hospital and clinic procedures, policies and protocols to ensure patient safety
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
- Administered care for patients after angiograms, cardiac catheterization and open heart surgery
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to ensure health and comfort of all patients
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions
- Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students
- Excellent computer skills and comfortable using electronic medical records
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms
Registered Nurse on Telemetry and CVICU
CHRISTUS St Elizabeth
2008.07 - 2012.12
- Charge nurse on a 19 unit telemetry floor
- Preceptor for new hire RNs on telemetry
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Cared for patients in 19-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, physical therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Rotated to CVICU, medical ICU, med- surgical, and oncology floors
Education
Masters Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.2012
Bachelors Science in Nursing -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2008
Skills
- Precepting Nurse Practitioner Students
- Excellent oral communication
- Patient Education
- Preventative care
- Preparing treatment plans
- Inpatient and outpatient treatment of patients with multiple complex medical issues
- Continuing Education
- Complied with hospital and clinic guidelines
- Maintained license requirements through AANP
- Collaborating with physicians
- Specialist Referrals
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Collaboration
Certifications and Licenses
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PCCN (Adult Progressive Care Nursing) certification
Certified by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Registered Nurse- License #755876
Affiliations
Member of Southeast Texas Nurse Practitioner
Member of Texas Nurse Practitioner
Member of Heart Failure Society of America
Additional Information
The Presidents List
Multiple Dean's List's
National Scholar's Honor Society
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Christus Cardiovascular
2020.10 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists
2013.01 - 2020.10
Registered Nurse on Telemetry and CVICU
CHRISTUS St Elizabeth
2008.07 - 2012.12
Masters Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
McNeese State University
Bachelors Science in Nursing -
Lamar University
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