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Amy R. Nugent
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Amy R. Nugent

MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, NE-BC, NPD-BC

Amy is a highly experienced nurse executive with a career spanning clinical care, education, professional development, and executive leadership. She currently serves as Vice President of Nursing at a small hospital and as an onsite director and associate professor at a nursing school. Board certified in multiple specialties; Amy has led system-wide initiatives in nursing education and workforce advancement. An active member of national nursing organizations, she has been recognized for her leadership and commitment to mentoring future nurses while continuing to support her community through volunteer service and faculty roles.

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SECTION 1

Assessment and Diagnosis

  • Health History Collection: Gathering comprehensive patient histories, including psychosocial aspects.
  • Physical Assessment: Conducting thorough evaluations, such as vital signs and disease process assessments.
  • Psychosocial Assessment: Evaluating developmental stages, assessing for suicide risk, and identifying substance use disorders.
  • Cognitive Assessment: Assessing neurological status and identifying cognitive impairments.
  • Diagnostic and Laboratory Testing: Preparing patients for tests, interpreting results, and considering medication implications.
  • Nursing Diagnosis Identification and Prioritization: Formulating and prioritizing nursing diagnoses based on assessment data.
  • Fluids and electrolytes (eg, imbalances, disease-related, blood products)
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SECTION 2

Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

  • Nursing Care Planning: Developing, modifying, and evaluating individualized care plans.
  • Postoperative Complication Prevention and Management: Preventing and managing issues like bleeding, infection, and emboli.
  • Patient Teaching: Assessing learning preferences, identifying barriers, and evaluating the effectiveness of education.
  • Education Topics: Covering self-management, acute and chronic conditions, and population-specific education.
  • Patient Safety Measures: Implementing screening tools, infection prevention strategies, and proper use of medical equipment.
  • Non-Pharmacologic Treatments: Utilizing complementary therapies and diversionary activities.
  • Medication Interactions and Adverse Effects: Managing pain, addressing polypharmacy, and understanding drug interactions.
  • Health and Wellness Promotion: Encouraging screenings, vaccinations, and healthy lifestyle modifications.
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SECTION 3

Professional Role

  • Therapeutic Communication: Engaging in patient and family-centered care with cultural competence.
  • Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team Collaboration: Effectively delegating tasks and consulting with other healthcare professionals.
  • Nursing Ethics: Advocating for patients and upholding ethical standards.
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Educating others and supporting practice with current research.
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