Amanda Ried
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Empathetic Family Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 3 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Interior Health Authority
12.2020 - Current
- Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Served as a an on call contact for LTC patients requiring urgent or emergent care after hours or during weekends.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
Registered Nurse
Interior Health Authority
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Experience in the following areas of care: Acute medical, rehab, stroke, LTC.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interior Health Authority
09.2008 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
MN:NP -
Athasbasca University
Athabasca, AB04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Langara College
Vancouver BC12.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma
Okanagan College
Salmon Arm08.2008
Skills
- All ages care
- Patient Examination
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Specialist Referrals
- Women's health exams
- Patient Education
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Interior Health Authority
12.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Interior Health Authority
01.2014 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interior Health Authority
09.2008 - 01.2014
MN:NP -
Athasbasca University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Langara College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma
Okanagan College
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