Amy Eady, DNP, NP-C, RN, CHPN
Palliative Care Nurse at Ventura County Medical Center- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Compassionate Bereavement Care Certified Provider
MISS FoundationMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
ACEs Aware in California
Postgraduate Institute of MedicineJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Basic Certificate
IHIApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
American Association of Nurse PractitionersJul, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
Hospice and Palliative Credentialing CenterJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Healthcare Provider CPR Course
American Academy of CPR & First Aid, IncSep, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Nurse Practitioner
California Board of Registered NursingJul, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
California Board of Registered NursingJul, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Nurse
California Board of Registered NursingMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of NursingOct, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
NIH Stroke Scale
National Institutes of HealthFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
CITI Investigators and All Study Personnel for Human Research Basic Certificate
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)Feb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationFeb, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationFeb, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
Experience
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Ventura County Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Palliative Care Nurse
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Jul 2021 - Present
Promoted quality-of-life through holistic, compassionate, and evidence-based specialty care aimed to decrease symptom burden and emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial suffering from serious and/or life-limiting illness in patients across the lifespan Utilized the nursing process while collaborating with other members of Palliative Care & Interdisciplinary Teams to provide consultation in symptom management, advanced care planning, and supportive care Identified and supported cultural, ethnic, and spiritual preferences of patients and families Advocated in support of patient and family values, beliefs, evidenced-based practices, and standards Attended and facilitated patient/family meetings with interdisciplinary care teams to clarify patient and family care goals Collected, interpreted, and presented patient data using the nursing process, medical record, and IDT members in palliative care team rounds Thoroughly documented all patient care and closed all charts within 24 hours in Cerner electronic health record Collaborated in the development of unit standards, and policies in support of quality palliative care services
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CVS MinuteClinic
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Nurse Practitioner
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Aug 2020 - Present
Provided clinical oversight for COVID-19 testing services in up to 35 different locations serving 650+ patients daily Worked independently and remotely: self-motivated in taking initiative, prioritizing and solving problems, and advocating for patients and overall practice Achieved “Champion” recognition Managed multiple demands and needs of clinic operations, patients, and incoming phone calls while maintaining focus and high-quality care Continuously assessed and reprioritized throughout the day to fulfill both patient and business needs Thoroughly documented all patient care and closed all charts within 24 hours in EPIC electronic health record Created and facilitated peer education huddles for 20+ employees on various COVID initiative topics Provided training and peer mentoring for 15+ new hire trainees Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members and modified communication style to deliver excellent customer service and effectively influence quality outcomes Cultivated and maintained positive relationships among practice employees and retail store colleagues Adapted quickly and frequently to new models of patient care for clinic efficiency
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Freedom Learning Group
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Subject Matter Expert - Nursing
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
Critically reviewed assigned content for: - Scientific and clinical accuracy and appropriateness, - Compliance with editorial policies and processes, & - Consistency in content across related topics within the content portfolio. Critically reviewed assigned content for: - Scientific and clinical accuracy and appropriateness, - Compliance with editorial policies and processes, & - Consistency in content across related topics within the content portfolio.
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Signify Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Nurse Practitioner
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Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
Identified patient's unmet health needs, assessed resource utilization, and identified safety issues aimed at improving quality of life and reducing medical costs. Then collaborated with external interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and advance patient-centered care. Identified patient's unmet health needs, assessed resource utilization, and identified safety issues aimed at improving quality of life and reducing medical costs. Then collaborated with external interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and advance patient-centered care.
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Rubus Health
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Health & Lifestyle Educator
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Jul 2017 - May 2018
Worked with clients one-on-one to improve their health and restore their innate abilities to make behavior and lifestyle changes. Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to fulfill client needs and create plans rooted in preventive and restorative practices. Utilized clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based practice to guide client education and discussions. Consistently provided high-quality customer service in direct communication with clients, while meeting and exceeding quality standards for services.
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Allergy & Asthma Care Center
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Nurse Practitioner
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
Completed patient histories, physical exams, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans on individuals across the lifespan in outpatient clinic. Assessed and developed safe and efficient evidence based treatment plans encompassing both chronic and acute illness, co-morbidities and complications. Developed and sustained therapeutic relationships with patients and professionals to facilitate optimal care and patient outcomes. Emphasized efficient prescribing in regards to cost of medicines, patient age, pharmacodynamics, co-morbid conditions, and individualized patient needs.
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Govenor Juan Luis Hospital
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Emergency Department, St. Croix, USVI
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Registered Nurse
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Mar 2012 - Sep 2012
Provided nursing care for patients of all ages with illness of respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, gynecological, renal, psychiatric, EENT, trauma, and/or orthopedic nature, typically in a 1:4 or 1:5 nurse to patient ratio Provided nursing care for patients of all ages with illness of respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, gynecological, renal, psychiatric, EENT, trauma, and/or orthopedic nature, typically in a 1:4 or 1:5 nurse to patient ratio
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Lakeland Regional Health System
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Emergency Department
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Registered Nurse
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Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
Triaged and provided nursing care for patients across the lifespan, typically in a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio. Applied strong clinical judgement to initiate established protocols for patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions, resulting in positive outcomes and patient satisfaction. Triaged and provided nursing care for patients across the lifespan, typically in a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio. Applied strong clinical judgement to initiate established protocols for patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions, resulting in positive outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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Professional Educational Services Group, LLC
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
Led classes of over 30 students with a wide spectrum of learning abilities while acquiring stronger leadership abilities and educational skills. Accommodated to new locations, coworkers, experiences, and expectations on each shift while simultaneously completing two bachelor degrees. Led classes of over 30 students with a wide spectrum of learning abilities while acquiring stronger leadership abilities and educational skills. Accommodated to new locations, coworkers, experiences, and expectations on each shift while simultaneously completing two bachelor degrees.
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lifeguard / Instructor / Learn to Swim Program Coordinator
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May 2007 - Dec 2008
Coordinated and led Learn to Swim team of Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to provide student-centered swim lessons while maintaining a positive and fun work environment. Created and implemented new protocols for educating clients with measures of validation of effectiveness. Assessed student progress on a weekly basis then developed and applied individualized lesson plans for students who were not successful with typical protocols. Coordinated and led Learn to Swim team of Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to provide student-centered swim lessons while maintaining a positive and fun work environment. Created and implemented new protocols for educating clients with measures of validation of effectiveness. Assessed student progress on a weekly basis then developed and applied individualized lesson plans for students who were not successful with typical protocols.
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Education
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2013 - 2016
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Family Nurse Practitioner -
2009 - 2010
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science (BSN), Nursing -
2005 - 2008
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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