Amanda Barnett
Amanda Barnett is a seasoned aesthetician, former family resource nurse, and writer of poetry and children’s book. With over 32 years of experience as a maternal newborn nurse and family resource community educator; Amanda’s lifelong passion has been supporting babies, children, and families.
She became a Registered Nurse Certified (RNC) in maternal newborn nursing and played a pivotal role in advancing quality improvement initiatives in patient care. In parallel with her nursing career, Amanda earned her esthetician license and owned her own spa in East Ridge, Tennessee, where she provided facials with a focused on natural, less chemical skincare.
After retiring from nursing due to physical limitations, Amanda has spent the past ten years working as a nanny for professional families, dedicating herself to individual families and providing consistent, nurturing care. Amanda often works with medically fragile and children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
Amanda is dyslexic and has a heart for all learning challenges and styles.
During college, Amanda tested positive with learning difficulties and dyslexia and discovered her difficulty in processing information was both a challenge and a gift.
Alongside her professional work, Amanda has nurtured a lifelong creative passion for writing. On her 60th birthday, she fulfilled a long-held dream by publishing Sunflower, Sunflower in December 2025, a whimsical, lyrical poem inspired by a cherished memory with her children. She continues to explore her creativity through poetry, children’s books, blogs, and her Substack account, sharing stories and reflections that inspire joy, resilience, and mindfulness.
Amanda’s career is a unique blend of healthcare, wellness, and creative expression.Beyond her professional and creative endeavors, Amanda is deeply committed to community and military support, leading a small Team Forever Dever, a walking and fundraising initiative in memory of her son, Blake. Through this work, she raises awareness, donations, and prayers for military families, embodying a lifelong dedication to kindness, service, and holistic well-being.
• RNC (Registered Nurse Certified) in Maternal Newborn Nursing
• Licensed Esthetician
• Bereavement Nurse Coordinator
• Womancare Education Coordinator
• Congregational Nurse
• School Nurse
• East Tennessee State University - BSN
• New Concept Esthetician School
• Top Childbirth Educator
• Employee of the Year
• Team member Red, White, Blue
• Wounded Warrior Supporter
• Mothers Against Drunk driving
• Congregational Nurse for Georgia Baptist
• Wounded Warriors Support
• Team Red, White, Blue
What do you attribute your success to?
Persistence, standing firm in values and integrity, and working collaboratively to improve systems (for example, pushing for inclusive representation on quality-improvement teams).
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Do your best.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be willing to stand up for quality and strive for excellence rather than accepting the status quo.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges: production quality issues with printers (art printing darker than intended), high publishing and marketing costs, and the need to build visibility and branding as a new author.
Opportunities: leveraging community and family networks, careful selection of collaborators (artists, editors), and platforms that increase visibility for new authors.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me include putting family first, and delivering excellent quality care in my work. I like to say I'm old-fashioned on purpose, as I try to impart the wisdom of my grandparents to help families have a simpler, less chaotic life. I believe in nurturing families and investing in future generations.
Locations
Amanda Barnett, Author
Aurora, CO 80014