Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Nursing Experience
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Ernestina M. Amoah

Bergenfield,NJ

Summary

Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with 7+ years of clinical experience and over 10 years as a Registered Nurse, with expertise in Health Risk Assessments (HRA), preventive care, and chronic disease management across primary care, emergency, school-based, and community health settings. Skilled in performing comprehensive patient evaluations, identifying health risks, and implementing evidence-based care plans to reduce disease progression and improve outcomes. Strong background in high-volume patient assessment, clinical documentation, and patient education with a focus on early intervention and prevention.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Morris Heights Health Center
Bronx, NY
01.2018 - Current
  • Conduct 10-15 comprehensive health risk assessments daily, including medical history review, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluation
  • Identify acute and chronic disease risks and develop individualized preventive and treatment plans
  • Perform screenings for hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular risk factors
  • Provide patient education on lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and disease prevention
  • Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and improved outcomes
  • Deliver comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

EMSI Healthcare
Irving, TX
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Completed 6-10 structured health risk assessments daily for diverse patient populations
  • Collected, analyzed, and documented clinical data for risk evaluation and care planning
  • Identified gaps in preventive care and recommended evidence-based interventions
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient care quality and safety.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for diverse patient populations.

ER / Pediatric / OB-GYN / Perinatal RN

New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
01.2005 - 01.2018
  • Triaged 30+ patients per shift, identifying urgent health risks and prioritizing care
  • Educated patients on prevention, treatment plans, and follow-up care
  • Administered immunizations and ensured compliance with preventive health guidelines
  • Supported care coordination and discharge planning
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.

Education

Ph.D. - Leadership in Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
09.2028

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ
Newark
05.2011

Bachelor of Science -

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
05.2002

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Borough of Manhattan Community College
Manhattan, NY
04.1995

Skills

  • Health Risk Assessments (HRA)
  • Preventive Screenings
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Risk Stratification
  • Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis
  • Patient Education
  • EHR Documentation
  • Care Coordination
  • Population Health
  • Pediatric, Adult & Women’s Health
  • HIPAA/OSHA Compliance
  • Interprofessional collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Conducted comprehensive Health Risk Assessments, identifying acute and chronic conditions for early intervention
  • Performed high-volume patient evaluations with accurate risk stratification and clinical documentation
  • Developed individualized care plans and provided preventive education to reduce disease progression and improve outcomes

Certification

  • FNP-C (NY/NJ)
  • RN (NY/NJ)
  • BLS

Additional Nursing Experience

  • Medical-Surgical RN | Home Care RN
  • Performed in-home and inpatient assessments focusing on chronic disease monitoring and prevention
  • Provided patient education on medication management and disease prevention strategies
  • Collaborated with providers to support care continuity and reduce health risks

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Morris Heights Health Center
01.2018 - Current

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

EMSI Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2022

ER / Pediatric / OB-GYN / Perinatal RN

New York Presbyterian Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2018

Ph.D. - Leadership in Nursing

Chamberlain University

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ

Bachelor of Science -

William Paterson University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Borough of Manhattan Community College