Amanda Knisley
Washington CH, Ohio, 43160
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Dedication: Deliver safe and cost-effective care. Holistic approach.
To use my clinical knowledge in a collaborative health care system to change the health of my patients. I am looking to use my experience, education, skills and exceptional work ethic to provide high quality and cost – effective care in a hospital, outpatient, or an office setting.
Areas of Strength
Patient Assessments Interpersonal Communication Family Centered Care
Diverse Patient Population EMR Experience 15 years Neuro experience
Patient Education Medication Administration
Education
Master of Science, Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Downers Grove, Illinois, 2015-2018
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan, Marion, Indiana, 2013-2014
Associates of Nursing
Southern State Community College, Hillsboro, Ohio, 1994-1998
Work Experience
Staff Nurse Neurology/Neurosurgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus, Ohio, 2003-present
Provide high quality care for a 32-bed pediatric medical neuro unit
Provide care to patients with seizures, infantile spasms, Guillain-barre, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, encephalitis, and stroke patients
Provide care to patients with hydrocephalus and VPS, brain and spinal trauma, brain and spinal tumors, myelomeningocele, and shaken baby syndrome.
Provide care for patients with external EVDs, lumbar drains, ICP monitors, PICC lines, baclofen pump revisions, untethering and dorsal rhizotomy, brain tumor resections, craniosynostosis with distractors, and post stroke.
Proficient in neuro exam, Glasgow coma scale, laminectomy assessments, neuro diagnostic procedures, and none invasive ventilation.
Student Nurse Practitioner Nursing Experience
Adena Family Medical Center, Circleville, Ohio October 2016-January 2017
Provided care for approximately 10-12 patients a day
Health history and physical exams
Provided care for acute and chronic illnesses
Preformed women’s health exams
Collaborated with preceptor regarding plan and follow up
Ashtabula Medical Center, Conneaut, Ohio, January 2017-Febuary 2017
Provided care for approximately 16-20 patients a day
Provided care for acute and chronic illnesses
Health history and physical exams
Ob/Gyn, Celina, Ohio and Hocking Valley Medical Group, Logan, Ohio, March 2017-May 2017
Provide care for acute and chronic illnesses
Preformed women’s health exams
Collaborated with preceptor on plan and follow up
Assessed fetal heart tones with doppler
Ironton Family Medicine, Ironton, Ohio, January 2018-March 2018
Provided care for approximately 20 patients per day
Provide care for pediatric patients 0-18 years of age
Provide care for acute illnesses/collaborated with preceptor regarding treatment
Perform well child visits
Professional Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioner #F04180325
RN280130
Certified Pediatric Nurse
BLS Certified
Professional Affiliation
National Honor Society.org