Amy Kilbarger, MSN, FNP-C
*** ***** ****** **** ( Nashville, TN 37209 ( 740-***-**** (
***.*********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University
Graduation: August 2013
Master of Science, Nursing - Specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Graduation: June 2007 Master of Science, Nutritional Biochemistry
The University of Northern Colorado
Graduation: May 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Dietetics, Accredited Didactic Program
LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION
Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
(AANP) 09/2013 - Present
Certification for Advanced Practice Nurse, State of Tennessee
11/2013 - Present
Registered Nurse, Tennessee Board of Registered Nursing
09/2012 - Present
CPR, Basic Life Support Provider: American Heart Association
08/2013 - 08/2015
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, Nashville, TN
2011-2013
Family Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship - Over 600 hours of experience in
the following areas
Fort Campbell Army Installation, Clarksville, TN - 350 hours
o Implemented health promotion, prevention, and education for the child,
adolescent, adult, and family
o Assisted in diagnoses and treatment of acute and chronic healthcare
issues including; upper/ lower respiratory tract infections, diabetes
mellitus, hypertension, depression, and thyroid disorders
o Ordered diagnostic tests, appropriate labs, and immunizations per
recommended guidelines
o Performed well-woman exams including pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast
screening
o Educated patients on preventative sexual health measures, performed
sexual health screenings
o Conducted thorough well-child visits and sports physicals while providing
anticipatory guidelines
Core Physicians, Columbia Regional Medical Center, Columbia, TN - 280 hours
o Assisted in prescribing pharmacological treatment, including antibiotics,
analgesics, anti-depressants
o Coordinated care of patients with onsite physicians and supporting
medical personnel
o Applied clinical judgments and developed interventions for episodic
illnesses
o Conducted thorough annual physicals and exams for chronic disease
assessment such as diabetes
Registered Nurse Practicum - Over 700 hours of experience
2011-2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADVANCED MEDICAL OF COOL SPRINGS, Franklin, TN
(Part-Time) 2013-Present
Family Nurse Practitioner
o Performs preventive care, including thorough physical examinations and
routine lab testing
o Provides patient care as facility's independent mid-level provider
o Reviews nutritional assessments and provides patient guidance in relation
to obesity and malnutrition
o Assesses, diagnoses, and treats endocrinological disorders such as
thyroid disease
o Orders appropriate labs in accordance with medical assessment to
assist in diagnosis treatment
o Performs minor in clinic procedures such as trigger point injections
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Nashville, TN
2010-2013
Orthopaedic Institute - Clinical Trials Specialist
o Actively participated in patient recruitment and ongoing assessments for
clinical research trials
o Assisted in administrative support by developing, recording, and
organizing written protocols
o Ensured and maintained proper records and forms in accordance with
federal policies and procedures
Cancer Biology - Research Assistant II
2007-2010
o Conducted biochemical experiments in relation to breast to bone cancer
metastases
o Gathered and interpreted data from medical and scientific publications to
develop ongoing research
YMCA OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, Nashville, TN
2008-Present
Pilates Instructor
o Creates and facilitates group Pilates classes with students from various
fitness levels
o Provides wellness information and education to members to enhance
overall health and fitness
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO, Greensboro, NC
2005-2007
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Nutrition
o Assisted in undergraduate lectures and created presentations using
Microsoft PowerPoint
o Proctored and graded exams, quizzes, assignments, and other classroom
activities
Graduate Research Assistant
o Designed and conducted cellular and molecular studies on primary
mammalian osteoblasts
o Analyzed data using Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel
SPORTIME FITNESS CENTER, Greensboro, NC
2006
Nutrition Counselor
o Educated program members on proper lifelong nutrition, healthy weight
loss, and fitness goals
o Incorporated the behavioral change theory to assist clientele in
progressive mental and health changes
AIR FORCE, United States
1996-2005
Security Forces
o Utilized excellent written and verbal communication skills through
customer service
o Coordinated and dispatched law enforcement personnel to accidents and
disasters
o First responder to accidents and disasters, trained in life saving
procedures
o Trained lower ranking airmen on riot control, urban warfare maneuvers,
and law enforcement
PUBLICATIONS
Halpern, J.L., Kilbarger, A., & Lynch, C.C. (2011). Mesenchymal stem cells
promote mammary cancer
cell migration in vitro via the CXCR2 receptor. Cancer Letters, 308,
91-99. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2011.04.018.
Messer, J.G., Kilbarger, A.K., Erikson, K.M., & Kipp, D.E. (2009). Iron
overload alters iron-regulatory
genes and proteins, down-regulates osteoblastic phenotype, and is
associated with apoptosis in fetal rat calvaria cultures. Bone, 45,
972-979. doi: 10.1016/j.bone.2009.07.073.
ACHIEVEMENTS/ ORGANIZATIONS
o Elijah N. Kirkpatrick Scholarship 2011-13
o Metagenics Nutrition Educator 2009
o Sigma Xi Grant 2006
o UNCG Nutrition Association 2005-07
o Jefferson Pilot Scholarship 2005-07
o American Dietetic Association 2003-05
o UNC Dietetic Association 2003-05
o Air Force State Emergency Ribbon 2002
o Foreign Deployment Ribbon, Air Force
Red Horse Humanitarian Mission 2002
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Amy Bull, PhD, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director
School of Nursing at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-***-**** - Office number
Email: ***.****@*******.***
David Turner, MD, Family Medicine
CORE Physicians, Columbia, TN
Phone: 931-***-**** - CORE Clinic direct number
Email: *********@***.***
Laytheater Michelle Brown, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner
Byrd Clinic at Fort Campbell Army Installation, Clarksville, TN
Phone: 931-***-**** - Cell phone number
Email: **********.********.*****@**.****.***
PERSONAL REFERENCE
Christin Frenzel, Pilates Coordinator and Personal Trainer
Maryland Farms YMCA, Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-***-**** - Cell phone number
Email: ********@*********.***
Katie Lessnau, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner
Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-***-**** - Cell phone number
Email: *******.*.*******@*****.***