Amy Arms
Lititz,PA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in family medicine, well-versed in delivering patient-centered care across diverse populations. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving consistently positive patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to evolving healthcare needs, with skills in diagnostic testing and patient education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Wellspan Ephrata Family Practice
Ephrata, PA
06.2025 - Current
- Utilize electronic health records to document patient interactions accurately and securely.
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students, fostering their clinical skills development in primary care settings.
- Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
ASN and BSN Adjunct Clinical Instructor
St. Josephs University
Lancaster, PA
08.2019 - Current
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences in diverse clinical settings.
- Mentored students, fostering professional growth and confidence in clinical skills.
- Facilitated skill development through hands-on clinical training, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while promoting patient safety and quality care delivery.
- Promoted cultural competence among students through exposure to diverse patient populations during clinical experiences.
- Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessment, providing constructive feedback and promoting academic growth.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Wellspan Internal Medicine
12.2019 - 06.2025
- Family Nurse Practitioner providing comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis and prescribing treatments whether pharmacological or non-pharmacological in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease in skilled nursing facilities
- Develop and implement patient management procedures and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
- Help patients and families with end of life decisions and prescribe the correct medications to make this a comfortable time for the patient by working with a multi-disciplinary team.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Harrisburg Area Community College
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Instructing students through the curriculum of an ASN program in the clinical setting in each level of this program
- Running simulations for students to enhance and imitate real hospital-like situations.
Day Hospital and Superviser of Pain Management Clinic
UPMC Pinnacle Lititz
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Providing pre and post operative care to patients before and after surgery including starting intravenous lines and collecting any ordered lab work along with full head to toe assessments
- Discharging patients to home following surgical procedures after discharge planning and education was completed
- Management of Pain Management Clinic including daily scheduling for physicians, assisting physicians at bedside with procedures, administering conscious sedation, and monitoring vital signs.
Peri-Anesthesia Same Day Unit
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Providing post-operative care to patients after their procedures to include; discharging patients to home the day of surgery or after 23-hour observation following surgery
- Managing JP drains foley catheters, continuous IV’s, assessing surgical incisions, assessing need for Physical Therapy
- Charge nurse on night shift responsibilities include: helping to keep staffing at the quota it needs to run efficiently, keeping patient to nurse ratio adequate and safe, answering all questions posed by house supervisor, and helping staff nurses with all questions and tasks they may have.
Education
Master of Nursing -
Widener School of Nursing
05-2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Eastern Mennonite University- Lancaster, Pa
08-2012
PA College of Health Sciences- Lancaster, Pa
06-2006
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
- Excellent oral communication
- Preparing treatment plans
- Diagnostic testing
- Quality improvement
- Physical assessments
- Health promotion
- HIPAA guidelines
- Behavioral health and Care Coordination
- Telehealth services
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Women's health
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner-PA
- AANP Certification Family Nurse Practitioner, 2019
- Registered Nurse-PA
- BLS-expires 7/2026
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Wellspan Ephrata Family Practice
06.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Wellspan Internal Medicine
12.2019 - 06.2025
ASN and BSN Adjunct Clinical Instructor
St. Josephs University
08.2019 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Harrisburg Area Community College
08.2015 - 01.2018
Day Hospital and Superviser of Pain Management Clinic
UPMC Pinnacle Lititz
06.2014 - 06.2016
Peri-Anesthesia Same Day Unit
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
01.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Eastern Mennonite University- Lancaster, Pa
PA College of Health Sciences- Lancaster, Pa
Master of Nursing -
Widener School of Nursing
References
available upon request