AMY WELCH
Dalhart,TX
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years in acute care, critical care, emergency, home health, hospice, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Currently a department director overseeing patient care, program operations, and quality improvement. Seeking remote opportunities in clinical quality, disease management, patient navigation, or care coordination to enhance patient outcomes through expertise in education, risk reduction, and program leadership.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR, CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION
Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District
10.2022 - Current
- Led and operate Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department, managing clinical care, scheduling, billing, marketing, and quality improvement functions to enhance overall service delivery.
- Guide patients through graded physical exercise programs while monitoring tolerance and response to therapy to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized exercise and education prescriptions addressing acute and chronic disease management.
- Provide extensive patient education on risk factor reduction, lifestyle modification, nutrition, and collaborative self-management.
- Coordinate patient onboarding by streamlining referral intake, motivation assessment, insurance eligibility verification, and cost explanation to improve patient experience.
- Empower patients to shift from reactive to proactive disease management by equipping them with tools, resources, and education for long-term success.
NEW ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE
First State Bank
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Monitored compliance, tracked fraud prevention, and oversaw policy implementation across multiple branches to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Applied regulatory compliance, reporting, customer service, and process improvement skills to enhance healthcare coordination efforts.
- Opened deposit, loan, and safe deposit accounts, ensuring accurate customer information and documentation
CARDIAC CATH RECOVERY NURSE
The Heart Hospital at Northwest
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-procedural care for cardiac catheterization patients to ensure optimal recovery.
- Monitored patient recovery and provided tailored discharge education to support long-term cardiac health.
- Monitored post-anesthesia recovery for cardiac patients, tracking vitals, airway status, and pain response.
- Administered medications and IV therapies per recovery protocols, maintaining safe, accurate patient care.
- Coordinated with anesthesiology and surgical teams to support smooth PACU handoffs and recovery readiness.
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
BSA Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2016
- Executed rapid assessments and implemented targeted treatment plans in high-pressure trauma and emergency situations, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective patient care, improving overall treatment efficiency.
- Delivered rapid triage and prioritized emergency patients for immediate treatment.
- Monitored vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and acute changes in patient condition.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, and emergency interventions per physician orders.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL, HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE NURSE
Coon Memorial Hospital
09.2010 - 08.2014
- Delivered holistic, patient-centered care across acute, home health, and palliative care settings to enhance patient well-being.
- Created individualized care plans to maintain continuity of care and improve quality of life for patients and families.
- Assessed hospice patients’ pain, symptoms, and comfort needs, adjusting care plans for end-of-life support.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, social workers, and chaplains to align patient goals.
- Educated families on symptom management, medications, and expected disease progression with clear guidance.
CARDIAC ICU NURSE
The Heart Hospital at Northwest
08.2006 - 09.2010
- Voted Nurse of the Year for excellence in patient care and teamwork.
- Acted as Staff and Relief Charge Nurse, providing care for up to 4 high-acuity patients per shift.
- Coordinated comprehensive care for post-MI, post-cardiac cath, and chronic cardiac/respiratory patients, ensuring optimal recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
West Texas A&M University
Canyon05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock12-2000
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Rehab Risk Factor Reduction
- Care Coordination Patient Education Case Management
- Insurance Authorization Billing Quality Improvement
- Cardiac ICU
- Emergency nursing
- Home Health Hospice & Palliative Care
- Registered Nurse, Texas License #734332
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
DIRECTOR, CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION
Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District
10.2022 - Current
NEW ACCOUNTS REPRESENTATIVE
First State Bank
01.2016 - 10.2022
CARDIAC CATH RECOVERY NURSE
The Heart Hospital at Northwest
04.2014 - 01.2015
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
BSA Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2016
MEDICAL-SURGICAL, HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE NURSE
Coon Memorial Hospital
09.2010 - 08.2014
CARDIAC ICU NURSE
The Heart Hospital at Northwest
08.2006 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
West Texas A&M University