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Sarah H. Sheikh ARNP-C, MN, RN

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Bakersfield California 93312

Phone: 360- 584-2394 Cell

Email: acbjq9@r.postjobfree.com

Licensure/Certifications

• DEA Controlled Substance Certification including Schedules 2 & 2N CA, 2013

• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number CA, 2013

• National Provider Identifications CA, 2012

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License CA, 2012

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License WA, 2012

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner ARNP-C 2012

• Current ACLS, PALS and BLS

• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), July 2009

• Registered Nurse WA, 2006

• Registered Nurse CA, 2007

• NIH Stroke certification 2007-2012

• Critical Care continued education certifications in Cardiac, Pulmonary,

Neurologic, Renal, Endocrine, Gastrointestinal, Hematologic and

Multisystem disorders

Objective

My pursuit is to obtain a challenging position with opportunities for growth by bringing my

experience as a Board Certified Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ARNP-C) with an extensive

knowledge of assessing, evaluating, and treatment planning related to acutely ill patients with

complex medical and psychological needs to your esteemed establishment

Professional Experience

2012-Present: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Bakersfield Family Medical Center North

West Clinic in Bakersfield, California. Responsibilities include, but not limited to assessing,

diagnosing, treating, evaluating treatment response, monitoring and interpreting labs, EKG, X-

rays, and providing appropriate referrals when indicated and performing minor procedures.

Services are provided to patients of all ages with complex medical conditions and those seeking

preventative measures. The complex medical and psychiatric ailments treated consist of, but are

not limited to asthma, COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hypo- and hyper-

thyroidism, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression,

ADHD, psoriasis, and sexually transmitted diseases.

2007-2012: Registered Nurse (Staff RN), Progressive care /Intermediate Care Transfer Unit at

Tacoma General Hospital, a nationally ranked level II trauma hospital with over 400 beds and

expanding. Responsibilities include, but not limited to admitting acutely ill patients, providing

accurate and timely interventions by diligently monitoring and reporting any changes in cardiac,

neurological, or hematological changes for optimal patient outcome. Coordinating care with

various disciplines, counseling and involving patients and their families as an essential part of

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their treatment plan. As well as providing individualized, patient centered care, whiles

consistently applying the principles of excellent customer service.

2006-2012: Registered Nurse (RN2), The Center for Forensic Services unit of Western State

Hospital, Lakewood, WA which is the largest inpatient psychiatric facility in the state of WA with

over 330 beds. Responsibilities include, but not limited to intake, mental status assessment,

participating in developing treatment plans and goals for the hospital stay and evaluating

patient's progress towards their set goals. As well as providing prescribed psychiatric and

medical treatment for patients with dual diagnosis. Patients are encouraged to reach their

potential by being partners in their plan of care.

Related Experience

March-2011-May 2012 As an FNP student, I gained substantial knowledge and skills by

completing over 630 hours of clinical experience at various sites including Multicare Health

System Urgent Care Clinic at Westgate-Tacoma; Mark Reed Hospital and Clinic in McCleary,

WA; Olympia Pediatrics, and Olympia and Eastside Women's Health in Olympia, WA.

Under the supervision of highly skilled and accomplished preceptors, I acquired valuable skills

of conducting thorough assessment, formulating differential diagnosis and choosing appropriate

diagnosis evidenced by compelling subjective and objective data. I worked with diverse groups

of patients presenting various healthcare needs including primary prevention, health

maintenance, and acute and debilitating chronic illnesses requiring emergent and high level of

care. Additionally, by the end of my clinical rotations I was able to independently diagnose,

create comprehensive treatment plans and goals accommodating patients' specific needs and

prescribe medications with preceptor approval. Furthermore, I performed and assisted preceptors

with minor surgeries, simple suturing, ordering and interpreting X-ray images and lab results.

Education

Washington State University, Vancouver, WA

Master of Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner), 2012

GPA: 3.74

University of Washington, Tacoma, WA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2009

GPA: 3.94

South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA

Associate Degree Nursing, 2006

Associate of Arts, 2004

Honors and professional affiliations

Wellgates International Distinguished Scholar 2012

Washington State University Vancouver, WA Presidents and Deans List 2010-2012

University of Washington, Tacoma, WA Presidents and Deans List 2008-2009

South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA Presidents and Deans List 2002-2006

American Nursing Association

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

California Association of Nurse Practitioners

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