Amy Hansen-Schwinghamer APRN, FNP-C
Henderson,NV
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner seeking a FNP position in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting. With over [Number] years of clinical experience in diverse settings, offering excellent patient assessment skills and a dedication to providing holistic, high-quality care. Passionate about building relationships with patients to create a sense of trust and care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN-
Revolution Health Primary and Urgent Care
Henderson , NV
2023.08 - 2024.01
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Developed individualized patient treatment plans based on identified needs and medical history, utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Ordering of routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
- Preformed preventive services such as adult and gynecological examinations and women's health initiatives.
- Provided women's health services for contraception, reproductive concerns and family planning.
- Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Educated patients about preventative healthcare measures including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification.
- Managed referrals to specialists when necessary and followed up with results from referrals.
- Provided support to family members by offering guidance in understanding treatment options available for their loved ones.
- Participated in quality assurance activities such as chart reviews and performance improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in developing protocols related to clinical operations within the practice setting.
- Served as a mentor for new graduate nurses entering into Family Nurse Practitioner roles.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to help with billing and reimbursement for the practice.
Part-time Nursing Clinical Instructor
Nevada State University
Henderson , NV
2023.05 - Current
- Supervised small groups of bachelor seeking nursing students during their clinical rotations at hospitals and clinics.
- Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
- Provided instruction on a variety of topics related to clinical nursing including interpretation of the diagnosis, nursing interventions, related pharmacology and medical ethics.
- Maintain a professional environment for patients when interacting with students.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during class discussions and activities.
- Uphold the university’s philosophy, curriculum, and integrity of the program.
Clinical Supervisor/ED Staff RN
Valley Health System
Las Vegas , NV
2021.06 - 2023.10
- Provided direct patient care to emergency room patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards of care.
- Directed nursing staff in providing quality care services to patients in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or high volume activity ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to emergency room operations.
- Implemented safety protocols by performing rounds throughout the ER unit ensuring proper equipment functioning and safety measures are met.
- Patient management in many diverse diagnoses, sepsis, stroke, STEMI, COPD exacerbation, CHF, wounds
- Assessed and evaluated the needs of each patient, determining the appropriate course of interventions.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient's condition.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis and treatment plan options.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
Advance Care/ Bridgecare/Aftercare/Clinical Coordination Team
Dispatchhealth
Las Vegas , NV
2021.10 - 2023.05
- Multiple positions held within Dispatchhealth
- Bridgecare support as a RN screening for Social Determinants of Health through support of the Advanced Practice Provider with education to patient and family members about available resources and support systems for their loved ones.
- Participated in the Clinical Coordination team to create an environment that promoted patient autonomy by encouraging self-care behaviors.
- Aftercare team RN that supported participation in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for providing optimal care within the hospital at home setting.
Director of Case Management
Kindred LTACH
Las Vegas , NV
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Leadership to a department of Case Managers, Utilization Review, and administrative assistant in the LTAC setting.
- Developed and implemented case management policies and procedures.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the case management department including staffing, budgeting, and quality assurance while monitoring metrics for the data collected for LOS and correct capture of the DRG.
- Conducted regular meetings with the case management staff to review current cases and discuss best practices.
- Collaborate with the MDR team for clinical information related to readiness for discharge or transition to the next LOC, with determining a streamlined discharge planning process to create efficient, patient-oriented care strategies.
- Planned and directed nursing services in high-specialized patient care areas in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Clinical Director
Nuclear Care Partners
Las Vegas , NV
2015.01 - 2017.01
- Staffing of Case Managers, RNs, CNAs, PCAs and administrative assistants, to cover various shifts of patients with approved time from the DOL.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Development and initiated a new hire training program to cover the required state regulatory paperwork and mandated requirements for work to ensure that all employees had appropriate training before working with patients.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
- Maximize the efficient use of patient’s care hours for staffing and revenue.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote awareness about services related to health issues for the DOL population that worked on the nuclear test site across the country.
ED Staff RN/Patient Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse
Dignity Health, St Rose Hospital
Henderson , NV
2012.09 - 2015.05
- Float pool RN staffing the three ED’s within the St Rose Brand
- Performed assessments to identify patient needs and develop appropriate plans of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe delivery of quality patient care.
- Charge nurse duties included staffing, productivity, mentoring, leadership and bedside nursing support.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to provide effective interventions for complex clinical situations.
- Participated in daily huddles with the healthcare team to discuss current census, staffing assignments and patient status updates.
- Conducted assessments to assess patient's level of functioning and identify appropriate resources upon discharge.
- Identified any potential barriers or risks that may impede successful outcomes post-discharge.
- Assisted in the coordination of services needed after hospitalization such as home health care, durable medical equipment, transportation.
ED Staff RN
University Medical Center of Southern NV
Las Vegas , NV
2011.04 - 2013.01
- Provided nursing care within UMC Adult ED
- Collaborated with the healthcare team and other hospital professionals to ensure effective patient care
- Monitoring ED patients, alerting the ED team with any changes in patient status, communicating effectively with patient, families and other ancillary departments
- Worked in various subsections of the ED; Triage, Rapid treatment, General Med, Cardiac, Stroke, Gynecological, Psych.
ED Staff RN
St Joseph Hospital
Saint Paul , MN
2009.05 - 2011.03
- Provided direct nursing care to patients of all ages in a variety of settings including medical and surgical units, critical care, emergency departments, and home health.
- Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Participated in Interim charge nurse duties with leadership needs.
ED/ICU RN-Agency RN
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
Minneapolis , MN
2007.01 - 2011.01
- Assisted with staffing throughout the Minneapolis and St Paul, MN area
- Critical care areas of adult ERs and MICU/Cardiac/Neurological ICUs.
- Developed individualized plans of care for critically ill patients and their families within the Emergency Department and ICU areas.
- Actively participated in code blue events while providing life-saving interventions during resuscitation efforts.
- Identified potential safety risks or issues that could impact the well-being of adult critical care patients.
ED/ICU/Telemetry Travel RN
Fastaff Nursing
Oakland , CA
2005.01 - 2007.01
- Contract staffing throughout the Oakland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles areas
- Trauma; Level I and II, adult ED and MICU/SICU and Cardiac ICUs.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Provided emergency care to patients with life-threatening medical conditions.
- Educated patients and families on disease process, treatments, medications and follow-up visits.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism under pressure situations.
- Interim Charge nurse duties in the adult ED.
ED/ICU Agency and Travel RN
Nursefinders, Travel Nursing
Las Vegas , NV
2003.01 - 2005.01
- Travel RN in the 10-bed unit of Pulmonary Thoracic ICU
- Agency staffing throughout Las Vegas MICU and Cardiac ICU
- Supplement staffing in the Adult EDs in the Las Vegas, NV
- Staffed the newly opened Spring Valley ED.
Level I Trauma ED RN/ MICU Staff RN
Regions Hospital
Saint Paul , MN
2002.01 - 2003.01
- Staff RN of a Level I Trauma ED in downtown St Paul, MN
- Adult MICU Staff RN, patients with comorbidities of End Stage Liver or Kidney disease or multisystem organ failures along with respiratory failure.
Rural ED Staff RN
Zumbrota Hospital
Zumbrota , MN
2000.01 - 2002.01
- RN of a 4 bed ED, 12 bed Inpt/Swing bed unit
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications
- Stabilizing patients for acute care transfers, cardiac arrests, hypothermia, respiratory infections, farm accidents, traumatic amputations.
Neurological Med/Surg, ICU RN
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
Rochester , MN
2000.01 - 2002.01
- Various unknown neurological disorders, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain Barre, Multiple Sclerosis, brain tumors, CVAs, Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease, Lewy Body Dementia, spinal cord injuries, spinal fusions, TBI, epilepsy
- Critical Care Nurse Internship Program that fed the ICU areas of Mayo Clinic
- Pulmonary Vascular ICU unit: respiratory disease, empyema, sternotomies, arterial occlusions, AAA repairs.
Education
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Spring Arbor University
07.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Clarkson College of Omaha
08.2000
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Physical Examinations
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Interpreting Laboratory Results
- Patient Education
- Clinical Care Standards
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Family Education
- Treatment Plan Development
- Family Planning
- Health Promotion
- Preventive Healthcare
Certification
- Certified Case Manager-CCM (04/2028)
- BLS exp (06/2024)
- ACLS exp (06/2025)
- Pals exp (06/2025)
- APRN with the Nevada State Board of Nursing exp. 4/13/2024
- Registered Nurse with the Nevada State Board of Nursing exp. 4/13/2024
- NV State Board of Pharmacy- exp 10/31/2024
- DEA- exp 10/31/2026
Relevant Experience
- Director of Case Management, 2018 - 2019, Leadership to a department of Case Managers, Utilization Review, and administrative assistant in the LTAC setting., Monitor metrics for the data collected for LOS and DRG capture., Collaborate with the MDR team for clinical information related to readiness for discharge or transition to the next LOC., Oversee the regulatory mandates for Medicare requirements.
- Clinical Director, 2015 - 2017, Staffing of Case Managers, RNs, CNAs, PCAs and administrative assistants, to cover various shifts of patients with approved time from the DOL., Development and initiated a new hire training program to cover the required state regulatory paperwork and mandated requirements for work., Maximize the efficient use of patient’s care hours for staffing and revenue.
References
- April Metz MSN, CNE, Nurse educator, 702-726-0074
- David Goodman MSN FNP, 702-219-3496
- Afifa Dastagir BSN, RN, 702-250-1045
- Katie Bass APRN, 904-708-1470
Timeline
APRN-
Revolution Health Primary and Urgent Care
2023.08 - 2024.01
Part-time Nursing Clinical Instructor
Nevada State University
2023.05 - Current
Advance Care/ Bridgecare/Aftercare/Clinical Coordination Team
Dispatchhealth
2021.10 - 2023.05
Clinical Supervisor/ED Staff RN
Valley Health System
2021.06 - 2023.10
Director of Case Management
Kindred LTACH
2018.01 - 2019.01
Clinical Director
Nuclear Care Partners
2015.01 - 2017.01
ED Staff RN/Patient Care Coordinator/Charge Nurse
Dignity Health, St Rose Hospital
2012.09 - 2015.05
ED Staff RN
University Medical Center of Southern NV
2011.04 - 2013.01
ED Staff RN
St Joseph Hospital
2009.05 - 2011.03
ED/ICU RN-Agency RN
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
2007.01 - 2011.01
ED/ICU/Telemetry Travel RN
Fastaff Nursing
2005.01 - 2007.01
ED/ICU Agency and Travel RN
Nursefinders, Travel Nursing
2003.01 - 2005.01
Level I Trauma ED RN/ MICU Staff RN
Regions Hospital
2002.01 - 2003.01
Rural ED Staff RN
Zumbrota Hospital
2000.01 - 2002.01
Neurological Med/Surg, ICU RN
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
2000.01 - 2002.01
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Clarkson College of Omaha
- Certified Case Manager-CCM (04/2028)
- BLS exp (06/2024)
- ACLS exp (06/2025)
- Pals exp (06/2025)
- APRN with the Nevada State Board of Nursing exp. 4/13/2024
- Registered Nurse with the Nevada State Board of Nursing exp. 4/13/2024
- NV State Board of Pharmacy- exp 10/31/2024
- DEA- exp 10/31/2026
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