Supporting Health Optimization via Collaborative Customized Lifestyle Planning with Dr. Amanda Jones

Abstract: Health optimization and patient focused customized care are gaining popularity in today's medical landscape, however, strategies to address these concepts are not readily integrated into modern practice guidelines. Providers are tasked with implementing innovation and creativity in addressing population needs. Caring science is at the core of unique solutions we can offer patients and their families to support quality of life beyond longevity. Bio of Speaker: Dr. Amanda Jones, DNP, MSN-Ed, FNP-C, is Dean and Chief Nurse Administrator of the CONHS at USU and the School of Nursing at AU. A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, former Chief Nursing Officer, and experienced educator, she has taught across every level of nursing education. Her expertise spans academic leadership, healthcare administration, hormone replacement therapy, procedural care, health optimization, and critical care. Dr. Jones is an active community health advocate focused on addressing healthcare access and mental health care gaps. Objectives: 1. Understand gaps in care delivery for patient health optimization. 2. Identify opportunities in practice to meet unique needs of the individual patient. 3. Develop a strategy for discovery as it relates to how customized care can be implemented into professional actions. 4. Identify patient education strategies.