Amanda Start
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of comprehensive clinical experience providing critical care, acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations; 3 of these years being in a leadership nursing role. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of Epic, Sorian, and ECW.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TELEMEDICINE ADVANCE PRACTICE NURSE
VANGUARD MEDICAL GROUP
03.2024 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practices when delivering telehealth nursing services, ensuring safe and effective care for all patients.
- Averaged 3 patients per hour.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining accurate documentation and sharing relevant information with multidisciplinary team members.
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessment, identification of potential issues, and prompt intervention via telehealth consultations.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' health conditions and coordinating care with healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless care transitions and coordination of services for patients receiving telehealth support.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patient needs, swiftly identifying potential concerns and implementing appropriate interventions remotely.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
DR. NICK MEHTA- INTERNAL MEDICINE OFFICE
06.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues for a census between 15-25 patients per day.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
APN HOSPITALIST
ENVISION PHYSICIAN SERVICES
08.2023 - Current
- Served in the hospitalist role; responsible for completing patient history and physical examination, admission orders, ordering diagnostic studies, initiating a clinical treatment plan, educate and counsel patients, make referrals, prescribe medications, and discharge patients
- Responded to emergency and immediate medical conditions of acute patients to facilitate wellness and promote positive patient outcomes
- Managed a patient census between 150-200 patients at night in addition to completing 3-5 new admissions
- Diagnose and treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency health conditions in collaborations with other health care providers as necessary
- Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risk.
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
ICU RN
NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE TRAVEL NURSING
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with efforts to minimize mortality through hemodynamic monitoring and support
- Educate family members on patient conditions in a compassionate way and provide support when needed
- Document procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration
- Manage life support equipment and IV administration of essential fluids and titratable medications
- Assist in bedside procedures with a strong awareness of infection control
- Proficient in telemetry monitoring and administration of associated cardiac medications.
FLOAT ICU RN
AYA HEALTHCARE TRAVEL NURSING
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked as a float nurse between MICU, SICU, CCU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, and step down units
- Assisted with efforts to minimize mortality through hemodynamic monitoring and support
- Educate family members on patient conditions in a compassionate way and provide support when needed
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Manage life support equipment and IV administration of essential fluids and titratable medications
- Assist in bedside procedures with a strong awareness of infection control
- Proficient in telemetry monitoring and administration of associated cardiac medications.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
REGISTERED NURSE/CHARGE NURSE, CRITICAL CARE
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Supervised staff engaged in direct patient care and ensured quality services
- Managed shift operation efficiently and effectively
- Coordinated nursing care on 24 bed unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring all patients received timely and adequate care without overburdening staff.
- Assessed daily patient care needs and developed and distributed patient care assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Delivers direct patient care including assessment of patient’s physical, psychosocial needs as well as patient and family education; collaboratively work with physicians regarding patient status, test results and updates on patient
- Administration of medication and educating patients on medication use, side effects and dosage
- Checks for proper medication order; documents medications; obtains required consent forms for administration of blood products
- Managed emergency situations with quick decision-making, stabilizing patients for further care.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers, securing necessary interventions for optimal care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate and empathetic care during hospital stays.
- Closely monitoring patients on a cardiac monitor; identifying new and/or potentially lethal rhythms and communicating with doctors for appropriate interventions to ensure safe patient care; safe administration of cardiac medications; serving as a resource to colleagues that are not competent in telemetry monitoring and cardiac medication administration.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
2018
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Telehealth Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Chronic Health Problems
- Diagnosis and treatment
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner (NJ), 26NJ01471300, 05/2025
- CDS, P01347400, 09/2024
- DEA, MS7992844, 02/2026
- Registered Nurse Multistate (RN), 26NR18751100, 05/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 03/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 03/2026
Timeline
NURSE PRACTITIONER
DR. NICK MEHTA- INTERNAL MEDICINE OFFICE
06.2024 - Current
TELEMEDICINE ADVANCE PRACTICE NURSE
VANGUARD MEDICAL GROUP
03.2024 - Current
APN HOSPITALIST
ENVISION PHYSICIAN SERVICES
08.2023 - Current
ICU RN
NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE TRAVEL NURSING
10.2022 - 06.2023
FLOAT ICU RN
AYA HEALTHCARE TRAVEL NURSING
01.2022 - 06.2022
REGISTERED NURSE/CHARGE NURSE, CRITICAL CARE
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
11.2019 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
03.2017 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
- Family Nurse Practitioner (NJ), 26NJ01471300, 05/2025
- CDS, P01347400, 09/2024
- DEA, MS7992844, 02/2026
- Registered Nurse Multistate (RN), 26NR18751100, 05/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 03/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 03/2026
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