Amy M. Tostenson, LPN, NLC
Amy M. Tostenson, LPN, NLC is a dedicated nursing professional and life coach with a diverse background in healthcare, patient coordination, and leadership. With extensive experience in both clinical and administrative roles, she brings a compassionate, patient-centered approach to every aspect of care. Amy is currently serving as a Charge Nurse at Florence Home in Omaha, Nebraska, while also operating her own virtual coaching practice as Founder and Owner of Rise of the Phoenix Coach LLC, where she supports clients across the United States.
Throughout her career, Amy has developed strong expertise in admissions coordination, medication and treatment management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has held key roles in hospice and home health settings, including Admissions Intake Coordinator and Lead QAPI Nurse, where she played an essential role in quality improvement initiatives and patient care transitions. Known for her leadership abilities, she has supervised medical aides, CNAs, and support staff, while also training healthcare professionals on EMR systems and clinical procedures.
In addition to her clinical background, Amy possesses a wide range of professional skills, including customer relations, communication, marketing, auditing, and data management. Her ability to create and present reports, manage equipment, and coordinate care with physicians and healthcare teams has contributed to efficient operations and improved patient outcomes. Her experience across multiple healthcare environments has equipped her with adaptability and a strong commitment to excellence.
Amy earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree from Clarkson College, graduating with honors and receiving recognition as top of her class and “most likely to succeed.” She further expanded her expertise through training at Nurse Life Coach Academy, specializing in trauma healing, addiction recovery, confidence building, and life transitions. A certified professional with an active LPN license and Basic Life Support certification, Amy remains committed to empowering others, advancing holistic care, and helping individuals rise toward healing and personal transformation.
• Nurse Life Coach Academy (Online) - 2025–2026
• Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE - 2012; 2025
• Clarkson College, Omaha, NE - LPN, 2004–2006
• Graduated with honors
• Top of class
• Voted "Most Likely to Succeed"
• Millard South High School, Omaha, NE - 1992–1995
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Nurse Life Coach (NLC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (Expires: November 2026)
• Graduated with Honors (Clarkson College)
• Top of Class Recognition
• “Most Likely to Succeed” (Clarkson College Faculty & Peers)
• Life coaching and mentoring focused on trauma healing, addiction recovery, and personal development
I will be publishing an autobiography by the end of 2026.
I write notes and weekly articles/newsletters on Sub Stack at https: riseofthephoenixcoach.substack.com
I launched the Rise of the Phoenix Coach podcast 2/13/2026 on Substack and have connected it to YouTube and Spotify.
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Addiction Recovery
- Trauma Healing
- Stress Management
- Life Transitions
- Customer relations and communication
- Addiction recovery support
- EMR systems training
- Hospice and end-of-life care
- Data entry, auditing, and reporting
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I am passionate about helping people. It gives me great pleasure and a sence of fulfillment and purpose. Seeing someone light up with the effects of results makes the hard work which does not even seem like work, all worthwhile. When you are in a practice and the "work" feels heavy and more days than not, you are not wanting to do the work, it is more than likely not aligned with what you are meant to be doing. I thoroughly enjoy my work and know it is what I am meant to be doing.
