Amy Marie Hopkins
West Des Moines
Summary
Qualified Family Nurse Practitioner with a background in supporting organizational operations and enhancing team efficiency. Proven track record in managing daily tasks and contributing to strategic initiatives. Demonstrated ability in effective communication and problem-solving. Professional, experienced nursing roles in Behavioral Health and Cardiology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Following the provider’s orders and treatment plans
- Collaborating with other medical professionals
- Administering medications and monitoring responses to medication
- Conducting screenings and evaluations and monitoring patients
- Educating patients and family members
- Communicating with other care team members
- Documenting all treatments, medications and other patient care aspects in medical records
- Responding to emergency psychiatric situations
Staff Nurse - 3N Cardiology Unit
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2021
- Administer medications to patients as prescribed by physicians
- Conduct assessments of patients' cardiac health and review patients' medical histories
- Perform physical examinations and analyze diagnostic test results
- Monitor patients' vital signs, cardiac rhythms and changes in symptoms
- Put in and remove IV drips
- Track defibrillator use
- Assist in various cardiac procedures, such as stress tests and electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Participate in the placement and management of temporary pacemakers or defibrillators
- Provide guidance and information to patients and their families about cardiac health
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Respond to cardiac emergencies and perform lifesaving interventions as needed
- Launched Bedside Reporting initiative to ensure patient safety and involvement
Nurse Residency Program: ICU - Telemetry Track
UnityPoint Health IMMC - ILH
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Trained on units: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), Cardiothoracic Unit, and Cardiology/Telemetry Unit
- Certified in ACLS
- Responds to life-saving events based on protocol and nursing guidelines
- Residency Project: Increasing adaptation of the MyChart application
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health And Human Services
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OHAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Allen College
08-2024
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- De-escalation techniques
- Family education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Psychopharmacology
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behaviors)
- Mandatory Reporter Training
Timeline
Staff Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse - 3N Cardiology Unit
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2021
Nurse Residency Program: ICU - Telemetry Track
UnityPoint Health IMMC - ILH
10.2015 - 03.2016
- CPR/AED Certification
- MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behaviors)
- Mandatory Reporter Training
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health And Human Services
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Allen College
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