Sara N. Hughes, MSN-FNP, NP-C, ARNP
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
ac3eup@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
●Family Nurse Practitioner with over 2 years of experience in cosmetic dermatology and family medicine
●Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and AANP certified
●Registered Nurse (RN) with over 5 years experience in acute care and outpatient settings
●Leadership capabilities as evidenced by 2 years of charge nurse and preceptor experience
EDUCATION:
●University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, May 2013-May 2015, GPA 3.868
●Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2015
●St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL, Aug 2007- Jul 2011, GPA 3.887
●Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, 2011
●Associate of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, 2009
●Associate of Arts in General Education, Magna Cum Laude, 2007
●Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, FL, Aug 2005-Jul 2007, 40 credits
●Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, Jan 2006-May 2006, 14 credits
LICENSURE:
●Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, FL, 9302281- Issued Jun 2015, Expires Apr 2019
●Registered Nurse, FL, 9302281- Issued Jan 2010, Expires Apr 2019
●National Prescriber Identifier: 170*******
CERTIFICATIONS:
●Nurse Practitioner Certified (NP-C) F0615279, AANP- Issued Jun 2015, Expires Jun 3, 2020
●Basic Life Support (BLS), Expires Dec 2018
●Coolsculpting, Neurotoxins (Botox/Dysport), Lower face Dermal Fillers (Allergan/Galderma), Laser Hair Removal, Picosure, Kybella- 2015
●Mid face Dermal Filler, Ultherapy- 2016
●Telemetry- 2010
●Ventricular Assist Device- 2013
●Nexplanon- Sept 2017
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
●Northwest Family Medical Center:Dr. Cromer- Nurse Practitioner, Jul 2017- Nov 3, 2017 Contract ends
●Provide comprehensive care of patients presenting to a family practice clinic
●Diagnose and treat acute/chronic health care problems and perform minor surgical procedures
●Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost
●Order, perform, interpret the results of diagnostic tests
●Ideal Image, Tampa, FL- Nurse Practitioner, Jul 2015- Jul 2017
●Perform non-surgical cosmetic procedures including laser, injectables, body contouring, and skin tightening
●Review medical histories and perform assessments to ensure suitability for procedures
●Prescribe medications and act as a liaison with Medical Director to ensure consistent adherence to established patient care standards and treatment protocols
●Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL- RN, Transplant Unit, FT, Jan 2013-Jun 2015
●Practiced bedside nursing for the acutely ill adult heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, and liver transplant patients at a 1,100-bed trauma I teaching hospital
●Cared for complex patients who required Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), external pacemakers, cardiac drips, high heated flow oxygen, and Average Volume Assured Pressure Support (AVAPS)
●Administered peritoneal dialysis
●Reproductive Medicine Group, Clearwater, FL- RN, Apr 2011- Jan 2013
●Cared for adolescents and women in an outpatient setting that specialized in OB/GYN, and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
●Performed intrauterine inseminations (IUIs), pap smears, genprobes, vaginal smears, phone triage, injection classes, and coordinated the care of patients within the interdisciplinary team (i.e. In Vitro Fertilization Department).
●Assisted with endometrial biopsies, mock trial transfers, and colposcopy
●Mease Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin, FL- RN, Telemetry/PCU, Feb 2010- Jul 2011
●Practiced bedside nursing for the acutely ill adult cardiac patient at a 143-bed hospital
●Cared for stroke and heart failure patients who required cardiac drips, Bi-pap, bucks traction, National Institute of Health (NIH) scale assessments, and pre and post op care
Nurse Apprentice II, Emergency Department, Apr 2009-Jan 2010
Nurse Apprentice I, Critical Care Unit, Apr 2008-Apr 2009
LEADERSHIP ROLES:
●Transplant Unit Charge Nurse and Preceptor accountable for a 3 floor, 50-bed unit with a minimum of 17 employees per shift. Responsible for helping other units with the management of peritoneal dialysis patients
●Member of the Transplant Heart Failure Committee responsible for chart audits on all heart failure patients to ensure the Joint Commission Core Measures have been met
FNP CLINICAL ROTATIONS:
●Dr. Miguel Trevino, MD, 05/2014-01/2015, 198 Primary Care Adult hours
●Innovative Research of West Florida/Premier Family Medical
●1573 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756
●Nicole Gueli, ARNP, 09/2014-10/2014, 100 Women’s Health hours
●Women’s Health Associates
●5501 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
●Alicia Tenn, ARNP, 09/2014-10/2014, 60 Gastrointestinal Pediatric hours
●Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition of Florida
●1840 Mease Dr. Suite 204, Safety Harbor, FL 34695
●Dr. Avilio Munoz, MD, 01/2015-04/2015, 150 Primary Care Pediatric hours
●Holistic Pediatrics Group
●2906 W. Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 336071
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
●American Association of Nurse Practitioners-Member
AWARDS:
●Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, 2011
●Golden Key International Honor Society, 2011
●Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2010
●Who’s Who Among Students in America Universities & Colleges, 2010
●Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, 2007-2011