ANNETTE AMENT
Fleming Island
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in hospital operations, clinical excellence, and strategic quality improvement. Dedicated Nurse Practitioner recognized for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, exceptional patient education, and collaborative teamwork. Committed to enhancing patient-centered care and improving health outcomes while supporting the mission of providing high-value services. Proven ability to drive measurable results in patient care, compliance, staffing efficiency, and team engagement across diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing / Administrator
Silver Treasures
09.2025 - Current
- Oversight of a 32-bed Assisted Living facility and 33-bed independent living facility, managing 20 interdisciplinary personal.
- Key Achievements:
- Implemented an Ongoing Monthly Education Program
- Developed a Robust Life Enrichment Program
- Created a PRN and Continued Education Policy
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Clinical Officer
Kindred North Florida Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Reduced staff turnover from 103% to 32% through strategic initiatives.
- Achieved Gold Status in Kindred’s National Quality Program for exceptional standards.
- Enhanced reputation scores from 182.1 to 740+; overall score of 4.3.
- Implemented sepsis protocol updates, improving patient care and outcomes.
- Cut agency staffing by 65% using a new staffing grid strategy.
- Revamped lab operations, increasing testing volume while saving over $20K.
Chief Operating Officer
Meadowbrook Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Increased IRF admissions by 27% during Q4 2022 through strategic initiatives.
- Cleared 77 pages of deficiencies post-state survey, enhancing hospital compliance.
- Implemented mentorship and retention programs, improving staff engagement and satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive employee orientation, including EMR and safe handling training.
- Established in-house lab and TBI Program under Kansas State Brain Injury Waiver.
- Recruited specialized neuropsych and therapy services, enhancing patient care offerings.
Clinical Coordinator
SSM Select Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Enhanced night shift operations for nursing staff in a 36-bed hospital.
- Implemented a streamlined six-week nurse scheduling system for efficiency.
- Established 'Rescue Ninja' initiative for rapid in-house response to emergencies.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary education and compliance training for all staff.
Infection Control RN / ICU Coordinator / Wound Care Coordinator / House Supervisor
Kindred Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Reduced device-associated infection risks by implementing effective infection control protocols.
- Achieved 75% reduction in HAPI rates with over 95% resolution success.
- Led incident command for internal and external disaster management initiatives.
- Conducted bedside procedures including thoracentesis, g-tube, and tracheostomy changes.
- Held leadership positions across ICU, wound care, and infection control specialties.
Staff RN / Charge Nurse – ENT & Plastics Division
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2015 - 09.2016
- St. Anthony’s Medical Center – St. Louis, MO
- Staff RN – Med-Surg Telemetry | (Apr 2015 – Dec 2015)
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, MSN APRN - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN RN - undefined
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing, ASN RN - undefined
Brown Mackie College
Associate of Applied Science – Business Administration/Marketing - undefined
St. Charles Community College
Skills
- Healthcare leadership
- Nursing management
- Quality improvement
- Ethical practice
- Healthcare operations
- Team skill enhancement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nurse professional development
- Skilled in simultaneous project execution
- Logical evaluation
- Patient knowledge enhancement
- Professional practice standards
Certification
- APRN Adult-Gerontology (Florida – Active Unencumbered)
- Registered Nurse (FL & MO Licensure – Unencumbered)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Active
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Active
- Former CCRN Certification
Timeline
Director of Nursing / Administrator
Silver Treasures
09.2025 - Current
Chief Operating Officer / Chief Clinical Officer
Kindred North Florida Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2025
Chief Operating Officer
Meadowbrook Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Coordinator
SSM Select Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 05.2022
Infection Control RN / ICU Coordinator / Wound Care Coordinator / House Supervisor
Kindred Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2019
Staff RN / Charge Nurse – ENT & Plastics Division
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN RN - undefined
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing, ASN RN - undefined
Brown Mackie College
Associate of Applied Science – Business Administration/Marketing - undefined
St. Charles Community College
Master of Science in Nursing, MSN APRN - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College