Amanda Yates
DeKalb,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Family Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Compassionate professional new graduate with clinical rotation experience in conducting physical examinations, diagnoses, treatment, and evaluation of acute and chronic illnesses. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Clinical Rotation- Nurse Practitioner
Crusader Community Health
Rockford , IL
2022.01 - 2022.04
- Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
- Evaluated response of patients to interventions by reviewing clinical outcomes, goals met and patient and family satisfaction.
Women's Health Clinical Rotation
Aishling Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sandwich , IL
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Performed annual exams examining patients for medical conditions involving age, menstruation, pregnancy and sexual health.
- Educated and recommended birth control options to patients and educated on associated health risks.
- 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.
Adult Specialty Rotation- Pulmonology
Northwestern Medicine
DeKalb , IL
2022.05 - 2022.08
- 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.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Northwestern Medicine
Dekalb , IL
2016.12 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion , IL
2012.10 - 2013.10
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 8-10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL12.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL05.2012
Skills
- Standards of Care
- Disease Prevention Education
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Preventive Care
- Health Promotion
- Laboratory Testing
Certification
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse - Illinois 041405022 Exp. Date 05/31/2024
Timeline
Women's Health Clinical Rotation
Aishling Obstetrics & Gynecology
2022.05 - 2022.08
Adult Specialty Rotation- Pulmonology
Northwestern Medicine
2022.05 - 2022.08
Pediatric Clinical Rotation- Nurse Practitioner
Crusader Community Health
2022.01 - 2022.04
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Northwestern Medicine
2016.12 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Heartland Regional Medical Center
2012.10 - 2013.10
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McKendree University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rend Lake College
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse - Illinois 041405022 Exp. Date 05/31/2024
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