AMANDA WILLARD, MSN-FNP
Palatka
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 12 years of comprehensive healthcare experience, including 18 months as a Nurse Practitioner and 11 years as a Registered Nurse. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across diverse patient populations in both primary and acute care settings. Skilled in clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to patient-centered care, improving outcomes, and advancing health equity through preventive strategies and chronic disease management. Strong communicator with a dedication to lifelong learning and professional growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
AZA Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
- Completed physical examinations and required immunizations for school-aged patients.
- Assessed diagnostic radiology films.
- Coordinated patient care integral part of interdisciplinary team.
- Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and implemented interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Streamlined clinic operations by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by offering personalized guidance and education on chronic disease management.
- Reviewed test results and information gleaned during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses or conditions.
- Reviewed medical histories and current complaints.
- Oversaw overall primary care, quality assurance and HIPAA compliance.
- Strengthened patient-provider relationships by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns with empathy and understanding.
- Discussed preventive measures to improve health and avert further medical issues.
- Validation of competency through regular participation in continuing education courses.
- Worked with patients and families to explain plans of care, advocating for needs and preferences and updating periodically.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive family healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Met with up to 28 patients each day in office.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Internship FNP Student
Heart 2 Heart Family Practice
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Internship FNP Student
Kidney And Hypertension Clinic
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Evaluated previously prescribed interventions for successes or failures and adjusted strategies.
- Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Internship FNP Student
Mobile Visiting Practitioners
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Traveled by car to visit average 15 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.
- 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.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
Registered Nurse-Float Pool
Flagler Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN Staff Nurse
Ascension St Vincents
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
RN Team Lead/Assistant Nurse Manager
Flagler Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Managed nurses and nursing activities in-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Charge Nurse
REGISTERED NURSE FLAGLER HOSPITAL
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Med Surge skills including assessing patients and their needs, following doctor orders, medication administration through IV, IM, PO, etc., wound care, dialysis floor experience, working well with physicians to provide the best care for the patients. Charge Nurse experience.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
REGISTERED NURSE LIVINGSTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Patient and family advocacy Wound careIV insertionExcellent Bedside manner Works well with Physicians Nursing Supervisor Experience.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 4-6 patients per shift.Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.Performed lab tests and communicated results.Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.Closely monitored acute conditions.Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Developed and implemented nursing care plans.Developed and implemented nursing care plans.Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.Documented patient information obtained from interviews.Delegated staff nurse duties.Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Followed infection control procedures.Monitored fluid intake and output levels.Assisted patients with daily functions.Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.Strong Assessment SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient CareLife SupportMedication AdministrationPatient-Centered FocusGeriatric Treatment KnowledgeDischarge InstructionsCardiac Life SupportDrug Screen CollectionTotal Patient Care.
Registered Nurse
Cumberland County Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Treating the patients with total compassion and full respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.Record patients' medical information and vital signs.Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
- Take orders from physicians and carry those orders out.Medication administration including PO, Rectally, G-Tube, IV Push, IVPB, Sub Q, and IM injections.Wound care.IV starts, Accessing Ports, Central Line Dressing changes.Admissions and Discharges along with discharge teaching.Providing direct patient care and working closely with the physicians to ensure great medical care.
- Including reporting any important or critical information to the physicians.Reporting to the next nurse on duty.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Dyer Drug
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Filling prescriptions, stocking medications, checking off invoices, computerized prescription detail entry, medication calculations, mixing topical and oral medications.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, FNP
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY2012
Skills
- Familiarity with disease management programs
- IV drug therapy
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Clinical Staff Management
- Pelvic Exams
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Health and Wellness Education
- Prescribe Medication
- Annual Examination Coordination
- Breast Examinations and Education
- Medical History Review
- Diagnose Medical Issues
Additional Information
- APRN, State of Florida #11029179
- BLS Certification.
- ACLS Certification.
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
AZA Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
Internship FNP Student
Heart 2 Heart Family Practice
07.2023 - 08.2023
Internship FNP Student
Kidney And Hypertension Clinic
06.2023 - 07.2023
Internship FNP Student
Mobile Visiting Practitioners
04.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse-Float Pool
Flagler Hospital
03.2022 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Ascension St Vincents
08.2021 - 03.2022
RN Team Lead/Assistant Nurse Manager
Flagler Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2021
Charge Nurse
REGISTERED NURSE FLAGLER HOSPITAL
03.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
REGISTERED NURSE LIVINGSTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
08.2014 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Cumberland County Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2016
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Dyer Drug
08.2008 - 08.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Campbellsville University
Master of Science - Nursing, FNP
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
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