Amy Jan Saxton
Clemson
Summary
Motivated educator with a strong foundation in clinical evaluation and evidence-based practice.
Committed to enhancing student learning through interactive discussions, classroom instruction and hands-on experiences in patient care.
Twenty-five years as a Family Nurse Practitioner (retired) and Adjunct Faculty Member for RN to BSN programs and Nurse Practitioner Graduate Programs.
Advanced knowledge in assessment, diagnosis, medication management, quality improvement and patient education.
Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and facilitate engaging learning environments, ready to enhance healthcare delivery and student success.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
TCTC
Pendleton
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitates interactive classroom discussions to enhance student learning.
- Evaluates student performance through assignments and examinations.
- Facilitates hands-on learning experiences in patient care scenarios.
- Assesses student performance through practical evaluations and feedback.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cleveland Internal Medicine
Shelby
08.1997 - 08.2022
- Prescribed medications and managed treatment for acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to adult patients, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Performed diagnostic tests and interpreted results for accurate diagnosis.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health management strategies.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system according to established standards.
- Provided guidance and support to nursing staff in patient care practices.
- Managed referrals to specialists when necessary and followed up with results from referrals.
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem
01.2008 - 07.2022
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions to enhance student understanding.
- Evaluated student performance through assignments and examinations.
- Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum with academic standards.
- Provided academic advisement to students regarding course selection.
- Utilized educational technologies to support remote learning initiatives.
- Documented student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online reporting systems.
Adjunct Faculty Member Nurse Practitioner Program
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte
01.2000 - 01.2021
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance through practical evaluations and feedback.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance clinical experience.
- Engaged with students to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the office setting.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
- Communicated students' individual and group performance to lead faculty.
Clinical Case Manager
Atrium Health Cleveland
Shelby
1995 - 1997
- Coordinated services with healthcare providers and community resources.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and clinical teams.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care strategies as needed.
- Educated clients on treatment options and available resources.
- Advocated for clients' needs within the healthcare system.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client care strategies.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
Shelby
1985 - 1995
- Assisted in developing nursing policies and procedures for best practices.
- Monitored patient care quality standards to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented staff development programs to improve nursing competencies and skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
Head Nurse
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
Shelby
05.1978 - 1980
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Implemented patient care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Trained new nurses on hospital protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment strategies for patients.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses by providing training sessions on topics such as infection control measures or proper medication administration techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCAssociate of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NCSkills
- Clinical evaluation
- Evidence-based practice
- Team collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Classroom technology integration
- Group instruction
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (retired)
- BLS (previous instructor)
- CCRN (inactive)
- ACLS (previous instructor)
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
TCTC
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Member
Winston-Salem State University
01.2008 - 07.2022
Adjunct Faculty Member Nurse Practitioner Program
UNC Charlotte
01.2000 - 01.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cleveland Internal Medicine
08.1997 - 08.2022
Head Nurse
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
05.1978 - 1980
Clinical Case Manager
Atrium Health Cleveland
1995 - 1997
Assistant Director of Nursing
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
1985 - 1995
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University