AMY VOLK
MS, FNP-C
VIRGINIA BEACH,Virginia
Summary
Highly qualified, board certified Nurse Practitioner and military veteran with over 25 years of clinical experience. Proven leader effective at guiding teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys being part of a dynamic, fast-paced team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Plastic Surgery/Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Denton Weiss, MD
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive pre and post operative physical exams, medical clearances, coordinate referrals, and collaborate strategies for acute and chronic conditions
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic labs and radiologic tests
- Bioidentical Hormone Replacement practitioner. Co-manage patient panel of pre and post menopausal patients and andropause in men.
- Create treatment plans and perform laser therapy to include IPL, Pixel and CO2, Clear Lift, laser hair removal, Erbium, Yag, FemiTight/Lift, and vein removal.
- Perform skin punch biopsies, wound and laceration care, suturing, wart removal, and general skin care treatments
- Collaborated on multi-disciplinary team with anesthesia and surgery to create expert pain protocol for post-operative pain management
- Lead clinician in launching EMR by creating charting templates for staff
- Assess, plan, and implement Coolsculpting fat contouring therapy
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assess patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse
Dr. Denton Weiss, MD
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Participate in consultations for patients seeking both cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures
- Surgery planning, assessing and evaluating medical clearances, ordering tests, consulting patients, and pre-operative education
- Clinic: Post-operative care, laser specialist, wound care, patient education, obtaining and reviewing the medical history of patients to avoid complications
- Bio-identical Hormone Replacement practitioner
- Prepping surgery room and preparing patients for surgery
- OR circulating to include patient safety, assisting in maintaining sterile environment, sterilizing instruments, documentation,and education to patients
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse- Wellness & Prevention
Optima Health
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted Mission Health screening for employee wellness groups for employees, community events, and employee benefits groups
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Assisted clients with identifying and pursuing different health and wellness objectives
- Coached individuals on healthy life choices to improve well-being
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse
Depaul Medical Center
Norfolk, VA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided Post-Operative care to patients
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
Clinical Nurse
Brazos Anesthesia, P.C
Bryan, TX
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Autonomous clinical nurse in independent pain management clinic
- Conducted initial assessments, prepared patients for clinical pain procedures, assisted physician with procedures
- Responsible for preparing drugs, administering drugs as directed by MD, monitoring and discharging patients
- Assisted MD with invasive pain management procedures
- Maintained procedural documents, clinic policies, charts, and compliance documents
Clinical Sales Director
Marquette Medical Systems
Milwaukee, WI
05.1997 - 03.1999
- Clinical trainer and education specialist in critical care and cardiac sales division supporting field sales teams
- Developed training curriculum for sales team merger with PhysioControl and AED launch
- Assisted in spear heading sales team education curriculum for cardiac monitoring system
- Trained EMS and ED staff on launch of AED to market
- Oversaw clinical trials utilizing cardiac monitoring system in ICU and ED
- Coordinated, implemented, and managed account training plans that involved administrators, engineers, and clinical staff
- Provided all aspects of customer support for monitoring systems
Registered Nurse-United States Navy Nurse Corps
United States Navy
, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
01.1992 - 09.1998
- Registered Nurse in Critical Care and Emergency Room departments.
- CEN and CCRN certifications
- Researched, created, and implemented a Victim Advocacy Manual for referral of abuse patients to resources
- Taught nationally recognized critical care education course for hospital staff
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgetown University
Washington, DC08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.1992
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Problem resolution capability
- Treatment plan and disease management
- Clinic Planning and Leadership
- Process Implementation
- Clinical sales and training development
Licensing & Certifications
- Nationally Certified Family Nurse Practitioner-AANP 2020
- Virginia State Board of Nursing-RN, NP-current
- DEA license to class IV, National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Certified Laser Specialist-current
- Certified Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Practitioner-BioTE- current
- BLS & ACLS-current
Affiliations
- Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2018 to Current
- Member, Virginia Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2018 to Current
Timeline
Plastic Surgery/Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Denton Weiss, MD
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dr. Denton Weiss, MD
01.2016 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse- Wellness & Prevention
Optima Health
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Depaul Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
Clinical Nurse
Brazos Anesthesia, P.C
01.2004 - 01.2005
Clinical Sales Director
Marquette Medical Systems
05.1997 - 03.1999
Registered Nurse-United States Navy Nurse Corps
United States Navy
01.1992 - 09.1998
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona