Amanda Simpson
Justin,TX
Summary
Compassionate Administrator/ Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.
Experience Registered Nurse of 14 years with experience in many diverse specialties including Float pool nursing (Med-surg, oncology, telemetry), Emergency room, Long Term Acute Care. As well as extensive background of over 8 years in Home health and Management including start up of a new Licensed and Certified Agency including Texas State license and ACHC accreditation with approval.
I have a great passion for nursing education, evidenced based practice approach and proper skills execution. Detail-oriented Medical and Health Services Manager passionate about facilitating excellent patient care. Adept at designing and implementing policies and procedures. Motivated team builder and supervisor focused on driving team collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator-Director of Nursing
ConnectCare Home Health
Flower Mound, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Directs and coordinates clinical departments and branches; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with State and federal regulations
- (Conditions of Participation)
- Participate in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of agency personnel
- Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with Plan of Care and assessment and reassessment of patient’s needs and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel
- Monitors QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed
- Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary
- Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
- Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
- Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes
- Prepared reports on various projects for management review.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Updated databases with new employee information, job changes and terminations.
- Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as reconciling accounts receivable and payable.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
- Coordinated with IT department to resolve technical issues and maintain computer systems.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers to optimize costs and efficiency.
- Processed payroll and managed employee records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Director of Nursing
Aviator Home Health
Fort Worth, TX
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
Assistant Director of Nurses
Aviator Home Health
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Promotes the philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies of the Agency, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care
- Assists the Director of Nurses in all aspects of management Serves as the alternate Director of Nurses when DON is unavailable
- Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality and continuity of services
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency
- Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary
- Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator/Assistant Administrator through written reports
- Directs and coordinates clinical departments and assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered.
Area Clinical Manager
Aviator Home Health
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Promotes the philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies of the Agency, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care
- Assists the Director of Nurses in all aspects of management Serves as the alternate Director of Nurses when DON is unavailable
- Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality and continuity of services
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency
- Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary
- Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator/Assistant Administrator through written reports
- Directs and coordinates clinical departments and assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered.
Case Manager
Aviator Home Health
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Case manages and provide clinical directions to the interdisciplinary team, physician and family
- Implement/develop/document the plan of care
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA)
- Assess home health patients to identify the physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations
Registered Nurse
Kindred
Arlington, TX
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Medsurg/stepdown ICU responsibilities include but are not limited to patient assessment, care plan documentation, medication administration, occasionally filling in for charge nurse, wound care, overseeing LVNs, and emergency patient care when necessary
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
RN, Texas health Arlington
Arlington, TX
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Working many different specialties including oncology, medsurg, telemetry, and step down icu
- Almost 2 years as ED nurse providing emergency care including initial triage and assessment, medication administration, care plan documentation, and collaboration with fellow nurses to provide quality care.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
01.2010
Skills
- Computer skills, worked with Epic, Axxess, Kinnser, HomeCare Homebase/Pointcare, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other computer systems, proficient typing skills, great communication skills, knowledge of triage, On Call responsibilities and emergency medical experience
- Texas State Licensure, Medicare and Accreditation Process and requirements
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Oversight
- Personnel Evaluations
- Clinical Resources Management
- Business plan Development
- Nursing Payroll review
- Documentation and Reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- HIPAA Regulations
- Relationship Building
- Nurse Education and Training
- Process Improvements
- Oasis/plan of care Review
- QAPI
- Intake Process/Oversight
- Clinical Operations Management
- Issue Resolution
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Recruiting and Hiring process
- Employee Onboarding
- Direct Patient Care including High Acuity Infusions, Wound care, etc
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Policy and Program Development
- Data Analysis
- In-Service Programs
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Performance Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Onboarded by a long standing Infusion Pharmacy to establish an entirely new Licensed and Certified Home Health Agency through ACHC Accreditation. Solved Nursing staffing issues for this Infusion Pharmacy via Contract/Direct staffing in DFW, Houston, and San Antonio. Developed/hired an entire team of Nurses for all Staffing needs while simultaneously establishing a successful home health business.
- Created highly effective new programs including orientation/onboarding, Annual skills check off program, new scheduling processes that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Promoted to Director of Nursing related to numerous accomplishments including revamping entire Intake department and process with higher efficiency, consistent transition to admission with significantly improved timely initiation of care and achieved significantly higher employee satisfaction rating while in ADON position.
Certification
- Licensed CPR / AED - (Infant-child-Adult) 7/18/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrator-Director of Nursing
ConnectCare Home Health
10.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Aviator Home Health
04.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Director of Nurses
Aviator Home Health
07.2020 - 04.2021
Area Clinical Manager
Aviator Home Health
11.2019 - 07.2020
Case Manager
Aviator Home Health
04.2016 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Kindred
08.2014 - 04.2016
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
RN, Texas health Arlington
01.2011 - 09.2013
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
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