Amanda Brunner
Hillsborough
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMHNP-BC
Panacea Behavioral Health and Wellness Center
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Responsibilities: Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and CBT practices in community mental health clinic.
PMHNP-BC
Freedom House Recovery Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsibilities: Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and CBT practices in community mental health clinic.
Registered Nurse
Durham VAMC
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Responsibilities:
- Lead unit in continuing quality improvement measures for Veteran’s falls safety and medication administration error reduction
- Coordinate treatment team meeting between Nursing, Psychiatry, Social Worker, and Therapy
- Provide primary nursing care to Veterans on the Psychiatric Acute Care Unit
- Perform admission assessments of acutely ill psychiatric patients
- Conduct physical exams, mental exams, and lead group activities
- Provide discharge planning for Veterans and advocate for proper follow up appointments and ability to attend appointments
- Advocate for female Veteran’s safety and privacy on the unit
Registered Nurse
Vidant Duplin Hospital
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Responsibilities:
- Provide primary nursing care to psychiatric patients ages 18 and older in the in-hospital setting
- Perform admission assessments of acutely ill psychiatric patients
- Conduct physical exams, mental exams, and lead group activities
- Provide leadership as a charge nurse to 25 patients and 10 staff members
- Perform intake duties and collaborate with the provider on acceptance of patients
Registered Nurse
Haywood Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 10.2012
- Responsibilities:
- Manage the care of home health patients from infant to geriatric in a rural community
- Create nursing and nursing assistant care plans for patients in the home setting
- Wound care certified and proficient in wound care skills
- Teach and perform IV therapy, wound care, ADL management, and management of all body systems to patients and caregivers
Registered Nurse
New Hanover Regional Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Responsibilities:
- Provide primary nursing care to patients of all ages in the emergency department
- Teach EKG interpretation to medical personnel involved in the care of cardiac emergencies
EMT-Paramedic
New Hanover Regional Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Responsibilities:
- Serve the community during emergency situations and routine situations as an EMT-Paramedic
- Be a team leader on an ambulance, an accident scene, and emergency medical situations
Military Police Officer for the US Army
United States Army
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Military Police Officer for the US Army
Education
Post Master's Certificate - PMHNP
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2022
MSN Degree - undefined
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2019
BSN Degree - undefined
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.2015
ADN Degree - undefined
Excelsior College
Albany, NY10.2008
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 6 in the development of quality improvement goals.
- Documented and resolved medication errors and communication deficiencies, which led to safer practice and better patient outcomes.
Certification
- ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- BLS
Timeline
PMHNP-BC
Panacea Behavioral Health and Wellness Center
03.2025 - 09.2025
PMHNP-BC
Freedom House Recovery Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Durham VAMC
10.2016 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Vidant Duplin Hospital
12.2012 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
Haywood Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
New Hanover Regional Hospital
06.2009 - 06.2010
EMT-Paramedic
New Hanover Regional Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2009
Military Police Officer for the US Army
United States Army
01.1999 - 01.2002
MSN Degree - undefined
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
BSN Degree - undefined
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
ADN Degree - undefined
Excelsior College
Post Master's Certificate - PMHNP
East Carolina University
Certified Nurse Practitioner License
- North Carolina, 5018262
- Virginia, 0024192633
Clinical Experience
Carolina Behavioral Care, Hillsborough, NC, January 2022-December 2022
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