Amy Faircloth Sims
Kodiak,USA
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner skilled in General Surgery, Urgent Care, Emergency Department, and Orthopedics. Committed to enhancing patient care and contributing positively to my healthcare team and community.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Orthopedic Physicians Alaska Kodiak Clinic
Kodiak, AK
07.2024 - Current
- Helped start new orthopedics practice on remote island.
- Work as solo provider to evaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic conditions.
- Order and interpret radiographic and diagnostic tests.
- Take medical histories and perform physical exams.
- Educate patients about nonsurgical and surgical treatment options.
- Assist visiting orthopedic specialists with surgical procedures in the operating room.
Nurse Practitioner
Xpress Wellness Urgent Care
Altus, Ok
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Solo provider responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating Urgent Care patients of all ages.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and performed minor surgical procedures of I&D and laceration repair.
Nurse Practitioner
Elkview General Hospital
Hobart, Ok
11.2015 - 03.2024
- General Surgery: Conducted history and physical exams, performed minor surgical office procedures, assisted surgeon with hospital procedures.
- Emergency Department: Solo provider in emergency department with physician collaboration.
Nurse Practitioner
Mangum Family Clinic
Mangum, Ok
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Evaluated medical history and performed physical exams to diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions.
- Prescribed medications, ordered/interpreted diagnostic tests, and provided appropriate specialty care referrals.
- Focused on preventive care and counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
Nurse Practitioner
MedExpress Urgent Care
Lawton, Ok
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated Urgent Care patients of full age spectrum.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, ordered and administered medications, performed minor surgical procedures, and arranged appropriate follow-up.
Adjunct Faculty
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Trained first-year nursing students in essential nursing techniques during Nursing Fundamentals Lab to equip for clinical experiences.
Nurse Practitioner
WestCare- Mountain Valley Surgery, Wound Clinic
Sylva, North Carolina
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Conducted comprehensive physical exams and ordered diagnostic tests to identify surgical conditions.
- Performed minor surgical procedures within office setting.
- Assisted surgeons in operating room .
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery protocols to ensure proper healing.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize patient management strategies and improve outcomes.
- Monitored treatment progress through follow-up visits, ensuring intervention effectiveness.
- Developed individualized wound care and hyperbaric treatment plans for new clinic patients.
- Performed thorough history and physical examinations for patients new to the wound clinic.
Nurse Practitioner
Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Health Clinic
Ketchikan, Alaska
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Delivered primary care services to Alaska Native tribal members.
Nurse Practitioner
Westcare- Mountain Surgical, Westcare Wound Clinic
Sylva, North Carolina
05.2004 - 04.2012
- Conducted comprehensive physical exams, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, to diagnose surgical conditions.
- Performed minor surgical office procedures
- Assisted surgeons in operating room
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to enhance patient management strategies.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Performed history and physical examinations on patients new to the wound clinic and developed individualized wound care and hyperbaric treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
WestCare Heath System, Harris Regional Hospital
Sylva, North Carolina
05.1995 - 05.2004
- Provided care on the Women's’ and Children's’ Unit to pediatric and adult medical/surgical patients.
- Provided care to antepartum and postpartum mothers and infants in the regular and Level II Special Care Nursery.
Registered Nurse
Cherokee Home Health Services, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Cherokee, North Carolina
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Delivered comprehensive wound care and health maintenance services to tribal members.
Education
Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP program -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA05.2020
Certified Wound Care Nurse-Advanced Practice -
Emory University
Atlanta, Ga09.2015
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Health and Sports Science
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC05.1993
Associate of Arts -
Peace College
Raleigh, NC05.1991
Skills
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Clinical decision making
- Surgical assisting
- Prescribing medications
- Radiographic interpretation
- Diagnostic testing
- Patient-centered care
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Certified Wound Care Nurse, Advanced Practice
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials
- RN
- BSN
- MSN
- FNP-C
- ACNPC-AG
- CWCN-AP
Qualifications Summary
- Twenty-one years experience as a Nurse Practitioner working in General Surgery, Family Practice, Urgent Care, Emergency Department, and Orthopedics
- Nine years experience as a floor RN, working in the Mother/Baby, Special Care Nursery, and Medical/Surgical Departments with prn assignments in ER, OR, ASU, and PACU.
- Two years experience as a Home Health nurse on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, with the primary duty of providing wound care to diabetic clients.
- Highly motivated, caring provider with strong focus on patient advocacy and quality care.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in leadership roles.
- Intense desire to fulfill a professional role that is both personally fulfilling and that makes a positive contribution to my employer and the community.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Orthopedic Physicians Alaska Kodiak Clinic
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Mangum Family Clinic
03.2023 - 12.2023
Nurse Practitioner
Xpress Wellness Urgent Care
02.2022 - 03.2023
Nurse Practitioner
MedExpress Urgent Care
01.2021 - 02.2022
Adjunct Faculty
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
09.2018 - 11.2018
Nurse Practitioner
Elkview General Hospital
11.2015 - 03.2024
Nurse Practitioner
WestCare- Mountain Valley Surgery, Wound Clinic
09.2013 - 07.2015
Nurse Practitioner
Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Health Clinic
10.2012 - 08.2013
Nurse Practitioner
Westcare- Mountain Surgical, Westcare Wound Clinic
05.2004 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse
Cherokee Home Health Services, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
01.1998 - 01.2000
Registered Nurse
WestCare Heath System, Harris Regional Hospital
05.1995 - 05.2004
Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP program -
University of Pennsylvania
Certified Wound Care Nurse-Advanced Practice -
Emory University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Health and Sports Science
Wake Forest University
Associate of Arts -
Peace College