Amanda Parmelee
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
FNP and acute care certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in neurosurgery in the acute care and outpatient settings as well as family care. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Based Nurse Practitioner
Sentara Neurosurgery
03.2018 - Current
- Performed physical exams in the outpatient and inpatient settings, ordering and evaluating labs and diagnoses as well as medications.
- Delivered specialty care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation. Served as primary neurosurgical call provider for level one and level 3 trauma centers.
- Performed bedside external ventricular drain placements. Performed wound care for incisional complications and wound vac placement.
- Pain medication management.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Performed as a surgical first assist and managed post-surgical patients after craniotomy, spinal, and post arteriogram procedures.
- Collaborated with multiple services in the acute care setting to provide optimal interdisciplinary care.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and medical vs surgical options for treatments and therapy.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hampton Roads Community Health Center
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with the Norfolk Community Services Board to organize health promotion programs to engage and attract potential patients.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Cherokee
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions including post cardiac catheterization care, arterial sheath management, and management of intravenous cardiac drips.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Emory Healthcare
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions in a cardiac specific stepdown unit, including congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, post cardiac catheterization care, arterial sheath management, and titration of intravenous cardiac medications.
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions in a cardiac specific stepdown unit, including congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, post cardiac catheterization care, arterial sheath management, and titration of intravenous cardiac medications.
Registered Nurse
Emory Hospital
05.2008 - 03.2011
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions on neurological stepdown and seizure specialty units.
Education
POST MASTERS CERTIFICATE - ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER - ADULT GERONTOLOGY
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA12.2022
MASTER OF SCIENCE - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2007
BACHELOR OF ARTS - FRENCH AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Auburn University
Auburn, AL06.2000
Skills
- Patient care coordination working in multidisciplinary setting, both inpatient and outpatient
- Acute care proficiency
- Comprehensive STD management, women's health exams
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment decisions in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Knowledge of neurological disorders
- General neurosurgical management
- Laceration repair, wound care
Credentials
- ACNPC-AG
- FNP
Certification
- FNP-BC, AANP - 7/2015-7/2030
- ACNPC-AG - 5/2023-05/2028
- VA RN License - 6/18/2015 - 9/30/2026
- VA APRN License - 7/16/2015 - 9/30/2026
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Hospital Based Nurse Practitioner
Sentara Neurosurgery
03.2018 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Hampton Roads Community Health Center
08.2015 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Cherokee
05.2013 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Emory Healthcare
07.2011 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
03.2010 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
Emory Hospital
05.2008 - 03.2011
MASTER OF SCIENCE - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Georgia State University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Columbus State University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - FRENCH AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Auburn University
POST MASTERS CERTIFICATE - ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER - ADULT GERONTOLOGY
University of Virginia
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