Amanda Powell, APRN
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Position:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to
Dr. Michael Hernandez
About Amanda
Amanda is a licensed, board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who works alongside Dr. Hernandez to provide comprehensive care to adult and adolescent orthopedic patients.
As an APRN, Amanda independently evaluates and treats patients, collaborating closely with Dr. Hernandez on pre-operative physical exams, diabetes management, as well as weight loss, nutrition counseling, general medicine and patient education. Her expertise includes bone health, focusing on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Amanda routinely orders and interprets X-rays and advanced imaging techniques, such as MRIs and CT scans, when necessary.
She is certified in Basic Cardiovascular Life Support and holds licensure in controlled substances and drug enforcement administration. Amanda is also an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Association.
Amanda cherishes time spent with family and friends and has a passion for exploring new destinations. In her free time, she enjoys immersing herself in a captivating movie or getting lost in the pages of a beloved book.
- College
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Bachelor of Science
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL -
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are versatile clinicians in our practice. They perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat medical conditions and injuries, order and interpret lab tests, perform minor procedures, and provide patient education. They extend the ability of our physicians to care for our patients. APRN is an acronym for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, meaning they have their license and have passed the National Council Licensure Exam, among other requirements, before receiving the medical license designation “APRN.”