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Bridges, Amanda

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Amanda Bridges, DNP, ACNP-BC

Assistant Professor/Clinical

Dr. Bridges is an experienced nurse practitioner with a strong clinical background working with cardiac thoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, and emergency medicine.  Her research interest includes end of life care and health care innovation.  Although originally from Tennessee, she recently moved from Maryland to San Antonio to join the UTHSCSA faculty. 

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2020 - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - The George Washington University, Washington DC
    • 1998 - Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
    • 1996 - Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro TN

    Highlights

    Certifications and Licensures

    • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
    • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (TX)
    • Registered Nurse (RN) (TX)
    • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MD)
    • Registered Nurse (MD)
    • DEA license

    Honors And Awards

    • 2020 Dean Pam Jefferies Innovation in Health Care Award. DNP Project: Using Five Wishes to Improve Advanced Care Planning at a Maryland Primary Care Practice 

    Appointments

    • 2020 - Present - Assistant Professor/Clinical - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2018 - Affiliate Professor - Georgetown University, School of Nursing
    • 2016 - Nurse Practitioner - Comprehensive Primary Care, Bethesda MD
    • 2014 - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department, Suburban Hospital, Bethesda MD

  • Instruction & Training

    • 2021, NURS 6145 Critical Care Pharmacology for the AG-ACNP, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2021, NURS 6655 DX and Management I Clinical Application, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2021, NURS 6435 Diagnosis and Management Concepts Theory, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2020 - 2021, NURS 6110 Advanced Health Assessment, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2021, NURS 6110 Advanced Health Assessment, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
    • 2021, NURS 6147 AGACNP Clinical Skills Lab, UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing

  • Service

    School

    Student Mentees/Trainees

    • 2019-2020 Tracy Holzman, ACNP student.  Vanderbilt University 

    Service to the Profession

    Professional Affiliations (memberships)  

    • 1998 - present, American Nursing Association, Member 
    • 1996 - present, Sigma Theta Tau Member, Member 
    • 2021-present, American Association of Colleges of Nursing 
    • 2020-present, Texas Nurse Practitioner Association 
    • 2017-2020, Maryland Nurses Association, Member 

    Community

    • 2004 Volunteer Medical Mission Amigos for Christ, Nicaragua 
    • 2002 Free Clinic Volunteer Washington Free Clinic, Washington DC 

  • Publications

      Presentations  
      Invited Podium Presentations (i. e. keynotes presentations)        

      • 2021 DNP Pitfalls and Tricks, George Washington University, Washington, DC