Amber Beymer DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
New Plymouth
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in delivering efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based care to vulnerable populations within a structured primary care setting. Proven expertise in mentoring new clinicians and students during their transition into advanced practice roles, fostering a supportive learning environment. Skilled in teaching advanced Family Nurse Practitioner courses, with a strong commitment to enhancing the educational experience of aspiring nursing professionals. Passionate about empowering the next generation of healthcare providers through guidance and mentorship.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator - Adjunct Faculty
Gonzaga University School of Nursing and Human Physiology
Spokane, WA
01.2021 - Current
- Nurse educator facilitating the transition in practice from the role of a BSN prepared Registered Nurses to the advanced role of Nurse Practitioner. In this role, I work to build respectful relationships with my future colleagues to mentor and enhance their learning experience in a meaningful and sustainable fashion. My goals as an educator are two fold: 1) Enhance the experience of students including: providing evidenced based clinical and medical education, preparing up to date lecture content, intensify critical thinking process, mentoring, goal setting, developing progression plans and clinical setting guidance, and encouraging lifelong application, analyzing and evaluation of knowledge. My second goal is that of enhancing my own professional development: 2) Improving my own knowledge of teaching models, practice models, ethics, due process scholarship and service. I am committed to customize my approach to meet the needs of the learner and facilitate exceptional growth and confidence in each new generation of Nurse Practitioners.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Valley Family Healthcare
08.2015 - Current
- Senior Primary Care Provider in a Federally Qualified Health Center based in a rural community. Emphasis on implementing and utilizing the medical home model for delivery of patient centered care. Responsible for patient assessment, diagnosis, intervention, medication reconciliation, imaging, prescribing, ordering and interpreting lab data, and coordination of specialty referrals as appropriate. Serve as mentor to new onboarding providers. Participation in continued quality improvement and program development. Coordination of MA, CNA skills to maximize scope of practice in all roles. This position has strengthened my skills in assessing and overcoming patient barriers to healthcare. I have learned to utilize reflection, motivational interviewing and patient driven goals to improve patient care outcomes.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Alphonsus Health Resource Center
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Grant funded hospital based transitional care position in which I was responsible to facilitate care for patients discharging from acute inpatient and emergency departments into primary care. The focus was primarily to decrease frequent utilization of the emergency department for chronic illnesses that are more appropriately treated in primary care as well as decrease readmission rates. Utilizing comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills, and collaborative team problem solving individuals were assessed with a holistic approach to identify their barriers to accessing appropriate healthcare.
RN-MSN FNP Student
Boise VA Centers of Excellence in Primary Care Education
06.2013 - 05.2014
- This experience prepared me to work in and lead patient centered interprofessional teams to coordinate longitudinal care in Patient Aligned Care Teams. There was a strong emphasis on shared decision making, sustaining relationships, performance as well as constructively provide feedback to other peers. Additionally, I was accountable for reviewing pertinent data, identifying needs, and providing comprehensive patient centered care to patients with chronic complex health problems.
RN FNP-S Volunteer
Four Rivers Health Care
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs. Draw blood, perform urine tests. Assist patients in management of multiple chronic diagnoses including diabetes, COPD and asthma. Deliver high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Review lab results and determine appropriate medication changes. Utilize strong assessment and critical thinking skills. Suturing and dressing of wounds. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. Female pelvic and breast exams.
RN - MSN FNP student
Gonzaga University
05.2010 - 05.2014
- Strict time management for independent online learning. Meet deadlines for assignments. Arrange clinical practicum, present for faculty approval and negotiate acceptable schedule with preceptors. Effectively communicate goals and focus of didactic work to align with clinical experience. Evaluate course instructors, student colleagues, preceptor and clinical site when appropriate.
RN Nursing Supervisor
Kindred Health Care
12.2005 - 03.2011
- Supervised LPN's, CNA's, RA's, and shower aids. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Managed employee annual review processes, actively participated in quality assurance, assisted in developing quality improvement programs. Involved in planning and evaluating care of patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including diabetes, stroke, atrial fibrillation, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Alzheimer's, ostomy's, hip and knee replacements, depression, enteral feeding tubes, tracheostomy, COPD, and asthma. Ongoing assessment of condition changes. Round with physicians and transcribe orders. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
LPN Unit Manager
Intermountain Hospital
06.2005 - 01.2006
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, and coping skills.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing -
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington12-2021
Masters of Science in Nursing - undefined
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington05-2014
Resident/Student - undefined
VA Centers of Excellence
Boise, Idaho05-2014
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Excelsior College
Albany, New York01-2009
Associate of Arts in Nursing - undefined
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, Oregon05-2004
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Motivational Interviewing/Leadership
- Splinting/casting
- Large joint injection
- Abscess incision and drainage
- Wound repair/suture
- Shave/Punch biopsy
- Nail removal
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Nexplanon Insertion/removal
- Mentoring onboarding providers
- Precepting Students
Certification
- Educational leadership certificate | October 2022
- Washington Board of Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner 61275157, Registered Nurse 60285153| June 2022
- Idaho Board of Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner P-15589, Registered Nurse N-40473| February 2010
- Oregon Board of Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner 2014046085| July 2014, Registered Nurse 2011042758RN| September 2011
- National Provider Identification # 1598166027| August 2014
- American Nurses Credentialing Center: 2014046085| July 2014
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life support| January 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support| January 2026
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers| November 2025
- Nexplanon Training| September 2017
Timeline
Clinical Educator - Adjunct Faculty
Gonzaga University School of Nursing and Human Physiology
01.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Valley Family Healthcare
08.2015 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Alphonsus Health Resource Center
02.2015 - 07.2015
RN-MSN FNP Student
Boise VA Centers of Excellence in Primary Care Education
06.2013 - 05.2014
RN FNP-S Volunteer
Four Rivers Health Care
08.2011 - 05.2014
RN - MSN FNP student
Gonzaga University
05.2010 - 05.2014
RN Nursing Supervisor
Kindred Health Care
12.2005 - 03.2011
LPN Unit Manager
Intermountain Hospital
06.2005 - 01.2006
Masters of Science in Nursing - undefined
Gonzaga University
Resident/Student - undefined
VA Centers of Excellence
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Excelsior College
Associate of Arts in Nursing - undefined
Treasure Valley Community College
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing -
Gonzaga University