Amber Woods
Bella Vista
Summary
Experienced and board certifiedNurse Practitioner with solid background in patient care and medical treatments. Proven track record of providing comprehensive healthcare, managing chronic conditions, and improving patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and treating diverse medical conditions while collaborating with healthcare teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Northwest Arkanasas
11.2023 - Current
- Managed 20-25+ patients per day, including walk-in, women's heath, chronic health conditions, and wellness visits.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care was required for patients'' wellbeing.
- Provided Medicare Annual Wellness and Preventative visits including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
- Conducted hospital admission follow-ups within 2 days of discharge and emergency department follow-ups within 5 days of discharge, reducing hospital readmissions.
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Adventist Health Hanford
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to diagnose and manage chronic and acute health conditions.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with patients to enhance treatment adherence.
- Managed medication regimens, ensuring accuracy and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Provided patient advocacy, navigating healthcare systems to secure necessary services and support.
- Implemented preventive care measures to reduce the risk of chronic disease complications.
Diabetes Educator
Adventist Health Hanford
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Facilitated workshops on diabetes management, enhancing patient engagement and understanding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive diabetes care delivery.
- Implemented patient education programs to promote self-management and adherence to treatment.
- Addressed cultural barriers by tailoring educational materials and approaches to diverse populations, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
- Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives that streamlined diabetes education processes and increased overall efficiency.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health Hanford
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
United States University
San Diego, CA08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield12-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA06-2001
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Women's health exams
- Telehealth proficiency
- STD care and counseling
- Laceration repair
- Foreign body removal
Accomplishments
- Participated in an expanded pilot for AI-generated Results interpretation within Epic EHR.
- Exceeded projected volume by 42% of new Mercy primary Clinic.
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Basic Life Support Certification- American Heart Association
- Advanced Life Support Certification- American Heart Association
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Northwest Arkanasas
11.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Adventist Health Hanford
03.2023 - 10.2023
Diabetes Educator
Adventist Health Hanford
01.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health Hanford
05.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Bakersfield
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of The Sequoias