Nurse Practitioner Family
Resume:
Amy Lawless
Antelope, California *****
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Highly qualified and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong commitment to building lasting relationships with patients and their families. Dedicated to serving as a patient advocate, striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for each individual. Skilled in providing compassionate care, utilizing evidence-based practices, and effectively communicating with diverse populations. Committed to staying current with the latest advancements in healthcare to deliver high-quality and personalized treatment.
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Skills
Chronic disease management
Care delivery coordination
Health and wellness expert
Women's health exams
Patient-centered care
Preventive care
Clinical decision making
Lab result evaluation
Health promotion
Geriatric care
Geriatric treatment
Work History
Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Woodland Clinic Medical Group, Woodland, CA
March 2024 - Current
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of work related injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Performed patient physicals for pre-employment and compared and contrast results to determine appropriate physical health for several different employers
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Managed 21 patients, 20-30 messages and results, 10-15 phone calls, and correspondence from insurance companies and employers per day
Family Nurse Practitioner
Woodland Clinic Medical Group, Woodland, CA
March 2021 - March 2024
Acquire and document comprehensive health history from patient, family, and available resources
Utilize advanced physical assessment skills to diagnose and treat acute and chronic illness in all stages of human development
Analyze diagnostic testing results (12 lead EKG, labs, US, X-ray, CT, MRI) to form diagnosis and decide treatment
Collaborate with physicians and specialist physicians to deliver quality health care
Teach preventative health measures and measures relevant to patient's concerns and diagnosis
Apply evidence-based research to practice
Encourage a teamwork environment and communicate effectively to provide guidance to co-workers and staff
Cross coverage in occupational medicine, treated work related injuries, and performed pre-employment physical examinations
Managed 14-20 patients, 20-30 messages and results, 10-20 phone calls, and cross coverage of other providers inbox daily
ICU Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
May 2021 - July 2021
Provided care for 1-2 critically ill patients in a general ICU serving complex medical and surgical patients
Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, levels of consciousness, pain, and notified physicians of changes in a timely manner
Assisted physicians with emergent situations
Administered medications in various routes as determined by the patient's condition to facilitate treatment
Provided education to patients and family members with a non-technical manner, and compassion
Documented patient conditions, procedures, and medication administration
Cross coverage of the emergency department, and medical surgical floors
ICU Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Roseville, Roseville, CA
December 2020 - April 2021
Provided care for 1-2 critically ill patients in a general ICU serving complex medical and surgical patients
Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, levels of consciousness, pain, and notified physicians of changes in a timely manner
Assisted physicians with emergent situations
Administered medications in various routes as determined by the patient's condition to facilitate treatment
Provided education to patients and family members with a non-technical manner, and compassion
Documented patient conditions, procedures, and medication administration
Cross coverage of COVID overflow ICU, and medical surgical floors
ICU Travel Nurse
Mercy San Juan, Carmichael, CA
August 2020 - November 2020
Provided care for 1-2 critically ill patients, in an 8 bed ICU serving complex medical patients
Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, levels of consciousness, pain, and notified physicians of changes in a timely manner
Assisted physicians with emergent situations
Administered medications in various routes as determined by the patient's condition to facilitate treatment
Provided education to patients and family members with a non-technical manner, and compassion
Documented patient conditions, procedures, and medication administration
Floated to other ICUs within the Dignity Health system in the greater Sacramento region
ICU Travel Nurse
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
October 2019 - July 2020
Provided care for 1-2 critically ill patients, in a 16 bed ICU serving complex medical patients
Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, levels of consciousness, pain, and notified physicians of changes in a timely manner
Assisted physicians with emergent situations
Administered medications in various routes as determined by the patient's condition to facilitate treatment
Provided education to patients and family members with a non-technical manner, and compassion
Documented patient conditions, procedures, and medication administration
Precepted 4 new nurses
Specialized training: continuous dialysis, ECMO, ventilator management
Cross coverage of the emergency department, burn trauma ICU, neuro ICU, cardiopulmonary ICU, AND medical/surgical units
ICU Travel Nurse
Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, NY
January 2019 - October 2019
Provided care for 3-5 critically ill patients, in a 14 bed ICU serving complex medical and surgical patients
Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, levels of consciousness, pain, and notified physicians of changes in a timely manner
Assisted physicians with emergent situations
Administered medications in various routes as determined by the patient's condition to facilitate treatment
Provided education to patients and family members with a non-technical manner, and compassion
Documented patient conditions, procedures, and medication administration
Provided cross coverage support in emergency department and medical surgical floors with 5-8 patients per assignment
Medical ICU Nurse
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
March 2014 - January 2019
Provided care for 1-2 critically ill patients, in a 16 bed ICU serving complex medical patients
Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, levels of consciousness, pain, and notified physicians of changes in a timely manner
Assisted physicians with emergent situations
Administered medications in various routes as determined by the patient's condition to facilitate treatment
Provided education to patients and family members with a non-technical manner, and compassion
Documented patient conditions, procedures, and medication administration
Precepted 10 new nurses, performed charge nurse roles
Specialized training: continuous dialysis, ECMO, ventilator management
Received a daisy nurse award nomination
Patient Service Leader
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
August 2012 - March 2014
Prioritize care for 6-7 adult medical/surgical patients of various levels of acuity
Assess patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately
Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, social workers and specialties
Formulate and implement nursing diagnosis, and care plan relevant to patient care
Report heart rhythms, labs, and diagnostic results in a timely manner
Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to deliver quality care
Document care, interventions, and responses with accuracy
Collaborate with manager, coordinators, nursing supervisors, and nursing regarding scheduling of floor staffing
Supervise ancillary staff and assist other nurses in leadership capacity
26-32 bed units, floating position, changed positions every 4-8 hours IN A nursing leadership ROLE
Patient population included: pre and post-operative, renal (HD/PD), chronic ventilators, GI/GU, Medical, neurological, cardiac, surgery, renal transplant, TRAUMA, and emergency department coverage
Emergency Care Unit RN
Auburn Community Hospital, Auburn, NY
March 2012 - August 2012
Prioritize care for 3-10 emergent patients in various levels of acuity in all stage of human development
Assess patients quickly and accurately upon arrival and identify necessary interventions
Communicate immediate and future patient care with physicians and NP/PA providers, case management, and hospital staff to deliver quality care
Interpret heart rhythms, lab and test results and intervene and/or report abnormal results
Implement interventions ordered by physicians
Formulate and implement nursing diagnosis, and care plan relevant to patient care
Document care, interventions, and responses with accuracy
Troubleshoot emergency situations within the emergency department and hospital
Supervise ancillary staff
Emergency Dept. RN
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
September 2011 - February 2012
Prioritize care for 3-6 emergent patients in various levels of acuity in all stage of human development
Provided care to level one trauma, CVA, and MI patients
Assess patients quickly and accurately upon arrival and identify necessary interventions
Communicate immediate and future patient care with physicians and NP/PA providers, case management, and hospital staff to deliver quality care
Interpret heart rhythms, lab and test results and intervene and/or report abnormal results
Implement interventions ordered by physicians
Formulate and implement nursing diagnosis, and care plan relevant to patient care
Document care, interventions, and responses with accuracy
Troubleshoot emergency situations within the emergency department and hospital
Supervise ancillary staff
Medical Surgical RN/Shift Coordinator
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
May 2009 - August 2011
Prioritize care for 6-7 adult medical/surgical patients of various levels of acuity
Assess patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately
Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, social workers and specialties
Formulate and implement nursing diagnosis and care plan relevant to patient care
Report heart rhythms, labs, and diagnostic results in a timely manner
Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to deliver quality care
Document care, interventions, and responses with accuracy
Collaborate with manager, coordinators, nursing supervisors, and nursing regarding scheduling of floor staff
Supervise ancillary staff and assist other nurses in leadership capacity
Patient population included: pre and post-operative, renal (HD/PD), chronic ventilators, DKA, MI, CVA, and general medical
Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner #F09201372
California, Registered Nurse, #95219596
California, Family Nurse Practitioner, #95015826
California, Nurse Practitioner Furnishing, #95015826
DEA, ML6462799
NPI, #119*******
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
NIHSS Stroke Scale
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Crisis Prevention
Protecting Human Research Participants
Proactive Basic Risk Management Program
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
The Nurse Practitioner Association of New York
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
California Association of Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Internships
Family Practice, Crouse Internal Medicine at Brittonfield, Kelly Woods FNP-C: 1/23/18 - 3/5/2020 439 hours
Pediatrics, St. Joseph's Health Primary Care West, Beth Currado PNP: 09/06/18 -1 2/04/18, 100 hours
OB/GYN, St. Joseph's Health Primary Care OB/GYN, Donna Gregory DNP: 01/31/19 -1 1/06/19, 101 hours
Walk-in Clinic, Our Lady of Lourdes, Rosanne Ryan FNP-C: 01/23/20-04/20/20, 100 hours
Awards
Daisy Award Nomination
Preceptor Award SUNY Upstate Medical University
Computer Experience
EPIC
CERNER
MEDENT
MEDITECH
WEBCAIS
BLACKBOARD
ANGEL
ADOBE
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Education
SUNY Polytechnic Institute at Utica, NY
Masters of science in Family Nurse Practitioner May 2020
3.78 GPA
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
Keuka College at Keuka Park, NY
Bachelor of Nursing in Nursing January 2014
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Onondaga Community College at Syracuse, NY
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing May 2009
CUM LAUDE
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