AMANDA SOPHIA HOODA BSN, MSN, CNP
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EDUCATION
EMORY UNIVERSITY Atlanta, GA
Masters of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner Dec 2011
GPA: 4.0
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Dec 2007
GPA: 3.77
NURSE PRACTITIONER STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Obtained over 600 clinical hours in which I became proficient in independently diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses across a lifespan.
Clinical Rotation Sites:
Alliance Primary Care - Atlanta, GA
Green Willow Pediatrics - Buford, GA
Minute Clinic - Metro Atlanta, GA
South Georgia Migrant Farm Workers Project - Bainbridge, GA
Emory University Hospital Hematology/Oncology unit - Atlanta, GA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cleveland Clinic, Taussig Cancer Institute, Inpatient Leukemia Unit Cleveland, OH
Certified Nurse Practitioner April 2012- present
Assess health status by obtaining relevant health and medical history.
Management of chronic and acute medical issues
Perform physical exams based upon the age and patient history
Identify significant health and medical risk factors.
Document findings in medical record.
Order, interpret and evaluate laboratory test and other diagnostic studies to assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
Develop a diagnosis by analyzing and synthesizing collected data.
Develop a treatment plan in collaboration with the physician and members of multidisciplinary care team.
Perform diagnostic or therapeutic interventions consistent with certification, law and Cleveland Clinic privileges.
Prescribe and monitor medications
Develop patient education plan. Participate in medical team rounds; collaborate with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure safe, quality patient care.
Perform admission history & physical, document progress notes, prepare discharge summaries
Assist with and facilitate discharge planning.
Northside Hospital, Leukemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient Unit Atlanta, GA
Registered Nurse Feb 2008 - April 2012
Patient and family education regarding disease pathology, medications, side effects, treatment modalities and prevention of secondary illness
Administration of medications including high dose chemotherapy and biohazardous agents
Autologous, allogenic, matched unrelated donor, haploidentical, and double cord bone marrow transplant administration
Perform patient assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and documentation
Recognition and management of emergent medical situations
Communication between members of the interdisciplinary team
Serve as a preceptor for newly hired nurses
Participate in research study protocols
SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, RECOGNITIONS
Certified Nurse Practitioner and Certificate to Prescribe through the Ohio Board of Nursing
Registered professional nurse certification through the Ohio and Georgia Board of Nursing
Member of ONS and AANP
BLS CPR certification
ACLS certification
Intermediate Spanish fluency
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Medical Volunteer Multiple Clinics throughout Georgia
Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
Under physician supervision provided health promotion education, diagnosed, and managed acute and chronic illnesses of patients from under-served communities
Sites included: Central night clinic, CAPN, United Methodist Health Drive, Gateway clinic, South Georgia Migrant Farm workers project, and Apex clinic
Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta Atlanta, GA
English as a Second Language Teacher May 2009 – Dec 2010
Taught intermediate and advanced English to adult students from diverse ethnic back grounds
Bone Marrow Bereavement Committee Atlanta, GA
Co-Founder and Member May 2009 – Aug 2010
Provided bereavement support to the deceased patient’s family members through phone calls, cards, and holiday gifts
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Council Atlanta, GA
Member April 2009 – Aug 2010
Facilitated improvements in practice based unit specific suggestions brought forth by the BMT unit staff members
Met on a monthly basis to discuss unit concerns
Recommended and initiate implementation of practice improvements to enhance high standards of excellence in patient care
Conducted bedside research in an effort to identify areas for practice improvement
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk Atlanta, GA
Walker October 2009
Raised $2,300 for breast cancer research, treatment, prevention, and education
Walked 60 miles in 3 days raising breast cancer awareness in communities across Georgia
International Refugee Committee Atlanta, GA
Language Tutor and Family Mentor January 2008 - April 2008
Mentored a newly immigrated family and assisted them with acclimation to the United States
Taught intermediate and advanced English to individuals from diverse ethnic back grounds
Evercare Hospice Atlanta, GA
Volunteer January 2008 - March 2008
Visited with hospice patients providing companionship and upliftment