Meet Amit Kamta, NP at Northeast Primary Care in Mineola and Melville, NY

Amit Kamta, NP, has been working as a Registered Nurse in the Psychiatric Emergency Department at Jamaica Medical Center since July 2018.

At Jamaica Medical Center, Amit educates patients on continuity of care, mentors and precepts new staff nurses, and provides training on essential nursing topics to enhance clinical knowledge and skills. He specializes in providing medical care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and Asperger syndrome. Amit treats patients with both acute and chronic medical conditions, including co-existing psychiatric disorders, through an integrated and holistic approach. He collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring coordinated and culturally sensitive care.

Charge Nurse Experience (March 2018 – July 2018)
Amit Kamta worked as a Charge Nurse during this period, where he was responsible for responding to the needs and requests of 29 patients per shift. He assessed geriatric patients with age-related conditions like dementia, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson’s disease. Amit also managed pain for acute rehabilitation patients post-musculoskeletal surgery, administered medications, and monitored for adverse reactions, such as those from Coumadin. Additionally, he performed daily head-to-toe assessments of patients.

Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Internship
Optum Urgent Care, Jericho, NY (January 2024 – May 2024)
During his internship at Optum Urgent Care, Amit managed patients across all age groups, from toddlers to geriatrics, addressing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. He assessed, diagnosed, planned, and treated over 10 patients per shift. Amit conducted thorough assessments, provided age-specific preventive care and educational guidance, and treated conditions such as wounds, animal bites, and sexually transmitted diseases. He worked closely with attending physicians and an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.

Pelvic Health, Deer Park, NY (January 2024 – May 2024)
At Pelvic Health, Amit assessed and treated women with abnormal Pap smear and HPV results and managed follow-up care for cervical and ovarian cancer patients. He diagnosed and interpreted abnormal biopsy results, formulated treatment plans, and provided care for conditions like endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). He also provided education on contraception, reproductive health, and lifestyle modifications.

South Shore Medical, P.C., Deer Park, NY (August 2023 – December 2023)
Amit worked at South Shore Medical, where he utilized Eclinical Works to document patient care plans and perform comprehensive assessments. He managed more than 10 patients per shift with various medical diagnoses, interpreted labs, and ordered diagnostic tests. Amit educated patients on primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention and used USPSTF guidelines to advise on screening.

Pediatric Immediate Care, Smithtown, NY (May 2023 – August 2023)
During his time at Pediatric Immediate Care, Amit provided comprehensive care to pediatric patients ranging from newborns to adolescents. He diagnosed and treated conditions such as scabies, impetigo, strep throat, and congenital malformations. Amit also educated patients and families on age-appropriate vaccinations, ensured adherence to immunization schedules, and promoted preventive health while providing culturally sensitive, patient-centered care.

• Molloy University, Rockville Centre, NY

• Master of Science in Nursing, May 2024

• CUNY School of Professional Studies, New York, NY

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 2019

• CUNY LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, NY

• Associates in Applied Science Nursing, December 2017

• Family Nurse Practitioner: Licensed by the NYS Board of Nursing, License #354386. Board Certified by AANP, Certification #F08240454.

• Registered Nurse: Licensed by the New York State Board of Nursing, License #745833.

Amit Kamta holds the following certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Amit Kamta is proficient in using the following software:

• EPIC
• Visual EMR