Amy N. Arnold, FNP-C
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Objective
Qualified, Family Nurse Practitioner with clinical expertise in primary health care. A diverse background in health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care management and health education. Educational and practical experience in clinical diagnosis, communicating common disorders and diseases. Ability to remain calm and professional during times of critical need. A history of operational efficiency and institutional risk mitigation. Skilled in managing administrative responsibilities, assessing patients’ health conditions and developing treatment plans.
Experience
Piedmont Healthcare- Comprehensive Digestive Care/ Primary Care Provider
September, 2018- Present
Initiates, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and/or endoscopic procedures
Systematically compares and contrasts clinical and diagnostic findings with normal and abnormal variations in making differential diagnoses
Prescribes evidenced-based treatments, therapies, and procedures, considering
the patient’s comprehensive healthcare needs
Prescribes pharmacological agents within his or her prescriptive authority and state law
Iredell Physicians Network- Employee Wellness Nurse Practitioner/ Primary Care Provider
October, 2017- September, 2018
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
Perform health-risk assessments, routine checkups, screening tests, and counseling to individuals on ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, so as to prevent diseases.
Provide comprehensive healthcare service to patients, with focus on disease prevention as well as health promotion.
Carefully analyze and interpret test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases.
Manage an average of 15-25 patients daily.
Universal Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility - Family Nurse Practitioner
March, 2017- September, 2018
Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic illnesses in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Order, review and interpret laboratory data and other diagnostic tests.
Monitor patient’s response to treatment and make changes as needed.
Treated residents in facility, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations whenever possible.
Clinch Valley Family Care- Family Nurse Practitioner Student Practicum
February, 2016- December, 2017
Managed patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia.
Performed preventative therapies such as well child exams, adult physicals, and gynecological exams.
Ordered, reviewed and interpreted laboratory data and other diagnostic test.
Average 12-18 patients per day.
Clinch Valley Medical Center- Registered Nurse (Endoscopy, Emergency Room, Intensive Care)
January 2013-March, 2017
Manage patients’ airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation..
Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion..
Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.
Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests and screening procedures based on assessment results, differential diagnoses, and knowledge about age, gender, and health status of clients.
Collaborate with patients to plan for future health care needs or to coordinate transitions and referrals.
Helping Hands Home Health and Hospice- Registered Nurse
August 2010- December 2012
Prepared updates on patient progress to determine extent of home health care needs.
Identified patient discharge needs and assisted with care recommendations.
Provided customized home health care to patients.
Implemented or revised patient care plans reflecting changes in patients' condition.
Educated family members on the uses, effects, and side effects of medications.
Clinch Valley Medical Center- Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical, Endoscopy)
December 2003- August 2010
Collect specimens from patients using standard medical procedures.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Graduation Date: December, 2016
Master of Science- Family Nurse Practitioner
King University
Graduation Date: December 2011
Bachelor of Science- Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
Graduation Date: May 2004
Associates Degree of Science- Nursing
Grundy High School
Graduation Date: May, 2000
Skills
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Critical Care Experience
Pre, Intra, and Post Op Care Experience
Endoscopy Experience
Emergency Room Experience
Flexibility
Eager to Learn
Welcomes Constructive Criticism
References
Susan Harris, FNP
Work: 276- 596-6449
Cell: 276- 971-1030
Rhonda May, RN
Work: 276-***-****
Tiedra Palmer, FNP
Cell: 843-***-****
Ella Davilla- Hernandez, FNP
Cell: 828-***-****