Arkansas Valley Hospice Patient Care Coordinator Amber Covington Now Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
Description: Amber Covington, RN, CHPN Patient Care Coordinator at Arkansas Valley Hospice completed the Certified Hospice and Palliative (CHPN) examination in September of 2022.
Arkansas Valley Hospice Patient Care Coordinator Amber Covington Now Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
La Junta, CO – Arkansas Valley Hospice recognizes Patient Care Coordinator Amber Covington, RN, as Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN).
Amber Covington, RN, CHPN Patient Care Coordinator at Arkansas Valley Hospice completed the Certified Hospice and Palliative (CHPN) examination in September of 2022. To be eligible for the CHPN examination, an applicant must hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the United States, and must have hospice and palliative nursing practice of 500 hours in the most recent 12 months or 1,000 hours in the most recent 24 months prior to applying for the examination. The certification is designed for experienced hospice and palliative nurses. The certification holds a four-year term and requires a one-time fee. Recertification is required after four years.
Amber continually sets high standards in her nursing career and the clinical staff who care for those with a life limiting illness. Her deep understanding and advocacy for patient-centered individualized care is expressed with all those who work beside her. Her passion for her community shows as she works tirelessly and selfless to advocate for people in all stages of life, better outcomes for patients, and their families. Arkansas Valley Hospice provides service to seven counties (19 towns) and is the only true local hospice in the Arkansas Valley. Amber has proven that her career path is headed in the right direction by extending her education career in hospice and palliative nursing. As a Certified Hospice and Palliative nurse Amber and the Arkansas Valley Hospice organization can provide an even greater benefit to patients and their families.
According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center those who become a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse advance their knowledge in the hospice and palliative industry, demonstrate dedication to the profession, prove their commitment to improving patient outcomes and gain industry-wide recognition. Patients get better care. Research suggests a link between certified nurses and better patient outcomes.
Hospice is a field that specializes in end-of-life care. As such, hospice nurses manage complex pain and symptoms. They also oversee the hospice team aka the interdisciplinary group (IDG).
The mission of Arkansas Valley Hospice is to provide quality mind, body, and spirit patient centered care, while supporting serving and educating the community about end-of-life tribulations.
Arkansas Valley Hospice recognizes the professional development Amber Covington, Patient Care Coordinator has accomplished. To provide individualized care when patients and families need it most. The true benefit is to patients and their families.
For more information about end-of-life care, advance care planning, palliative care or to reach Amber directly please call 719-384-8827 or stop in at 531 Lewis Ave. La Junta, CO 81050
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