Hi, I’m
Amy Wilson
Nurse
Kansas City,Missouri
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in guiding individuals through complex healthcare systems and processes. Skilled in patient advocacy, care coordination, and resource navigation. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving impactful results. Highly adaptable, reliable, and focused on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. Strong analytical and data management skills to exercise clinical judgment in interactions with physicians, payers, patients and families. More than 14 years of nursing experience, utilization review and discharge planning expertise to make critical decisions.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Brain Health Navigator
09.2021 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Initial point person for individuals interested in brain health programs and resources at the KU ADRC
- Educated individuals on the research studies and programs available at the KU ADRC
- Developed internal and external relationships with industry professionals to support one another and the community we serve
- Worked collaboratively with team members and other departments on program development and implementation
- Promoted research participation and brain health programs at community events
- Responsible for creating and distributing quarterly newsletters
- Managed a central referral database and analyzed data to provide recommendations related to programming needs
The University of Kansas Health System
LPN-Alzheimer's and Memory Care
10.2018 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Patient assessments, including obtaining vital signs and health history
- Triage and answer phone calls/messages
- Provide support and disease education to patients and their families /caregivers
- Refill medications under the direction of the clinic providers
- Administer cognitive testing to patients
- Call patients and their families with lab and imaging results
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
Hospice LPN
03.2017 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Patient assessment and vital signs
- Medication administration/medication set up
- Obtain and carry out physician orders as prescribed
- Patient education
- Ordering patient medications
- Wound care
- Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team regarding patient status and needs
- Update patient care plans as needed
- Phlebotomy and specimen collection
- End of life care
Time off for family care
11.2014 - 03.2017
Saint Luke's South Pulmonary Specialists
LPN
08.2013 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Many of my roles and responsibilities include checking in and rooming patients, taking vital signs, assessing patients, administering medication as prescribed, calling in prescriptions, completing prior authorizations for procedures, and scheduling patient appointments and diagnostic procedures
Mosaic Life Care-Parkville Commons
LPN
11.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Many of my roles and responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, completing patient health history, patient assessments, providing patient education, administering medication as directed by the doctor, completing referrals, refilling prescriptions, assisting the doctor with sterile and non-sterile procedures, wound care, phlebotomy, point of care testing, and starting, administering, and discontinuing IV fluids
Gashland Clinic
LPN
07.2011 - 11.2012
Job overview
- Many of my roles and responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, completing patient health history and assessing any current problems, providing patient education, administering medication as directed by the doctor, completing referrals, refilling patient prescriptions, assisting the doctor with sterile and non-sterile surgical procedures, and providing wound care to patients
Heartland Hospital
Patient Care Associate (Lead Tech)
08.2009 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Roles and responsibilities include assisting patients with ADL's, telemetry leads placement, transporting patients, documenting hourly rounding, vital signs, intake/output, and other tasks as assigned in the patient's electronic chart, order patient supplies as needed, maintain a clean and organized work space/unit, delegate tasks as needed, ensure that all PCA staff has completed their duties prior to the end of the shift, and provide outstanding customer service
North Kansas City School District
Physical Education and Health Teacher
08.2001 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Developed and implemented age and developmentally appropriate physical education and health lessons
- Planned and promoted a variety of special events for the school and community, including Family Fitness Nights and Health/Wellness Fairs to promote health and fitness
- Lead colleagues within a committee to plan and implement school-wide programs to meet the goals and objectives of our school improvement plan
- Assessed student levels of health and fitness and guided them to help maintain or improve their overall levels of fitness and health
City of Kansas City
Figure Skating Coach
08.1998 - 11.2007
Job overview
- Learn to Skate instructor
- Learn to Play Hockey assistant instructor
- Private skating coach
Recreation Internship
05.1998 - 07.1998
Job overview
- Assisted with recreational programs, including Summer Day Camp
- Performed administrative duties such as answering the phone, using the cash register, completing program registrations
- Responsible for cleaning different areas of the facility before and after activities and as needed
- Assisted in annual building maintenance
- Issued skates to patrons and assisted with proper fitting to ensure safety while skating
Education
Northland Career CenterPlatte City, MO
Practical Nursing
07-2011
University of KansasLawrence, KS
M.S.E. from Sports Administration
07-2006
Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph, MO
Bachelor of Science from Secondary Education
05-2001
Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO
Bachelor of Science from Corporate Recreation and Wellness
07-1998
Skills
- EMR Systems (Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks)
- Chart review
- Patient Care
- Hospital and Medical Office Experience
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Consistent Dependability
- Resource Optimization
- Customer service
- Timely Patient Documentation
- Ensuring Confidentiality Compliance
Certification
LPN
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Brain Health Navigator
KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
09.2021 - 03.2024
LPN-Alzheimer's and Memory Care
The University of Kansas Health System
10.2018 - 09.2021
Hospice LPN
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
03.2017 - 10.2018
Time off for family care
11.2014 - 03.2017
LPN
Saint Luke's South Pulmonary Specialists
08.2013 - 11.2014
LPN
Mosaic Life Care-Parkville Commons
11.2012 - 06.2013
LPN
Gashland Clinic
07.2011 - 11.2012
Patient Care Associate (Lead Tech)
Heartland Hospital
08.2009 - 06.2011
Physical Education and Health Teacher
North Kansas City School District
08.2001 - 05.2008
Figure Skating Coach
City of Kansas City
08.1998 - 11.2007
Recreation Internship
05.1998 - 07.1998
Northland Career Center
Practical Nursing
University of Kansas
M.S.E. from Sports Administration
Missouri Western State University
Bachelor of Science from Secondary Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science from Corporate Recreation and Wellness
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