Amanda Hawks completed her undergraduate education at West Carolina University. In 2010, she moved to Arkansas and worked as an ICU nurse for 7 years providing high-acuity care to critically ill and injured patients. Because of her skill and leadership qualities, she ascended to the rank of charge nurse.
She then furthered her education, achieving a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) as well as board certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specializing in Adult Gerontology, Acute Care, and Family Practice.