St. Louis, MO *****
ac4a2r@r.postjobfree.com
SARAH SOTTA
SUMMARY
Nurse Practitioner seeking a job with a focus on providing quality care, while establishing a trusting relationship with patients
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification – Current through the American Nurses Credentialing Center through December 2022 (Certification Number 201-***-****)
Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Licensure in process for the state of Missouri
Registered Nurse- Current licensure in state of Missouri
Basic Life Support Certification-Current-May 2018
Advanced Cardiac Life Support- Current-May 2018
EXPERIENCE
SSM-ST. MARYS HEALTH CENTER: ICU STAFF NURSE- ST. LOUIS, MO
January 2012-Present
Manage patient care; administer medications and treatments in collaboration with ICU Resident Physicians
Direct STEMI care, balloon pumps, Impella devices, CRRT dialysis certified, cooling therapy, and temporary pacemaker care
Monitor sedation and mechanically ventilated patients, spontaneous breathing trials, and sedation vacations
Assist in procedures such as central and arterial line placement, intubation, and bedside endoscopy
Hemodynamic monitoring with arterial lines and Central Venous Pressures
Served as the ICU’s preceptor for futures nurses
Being a patient advocate while demonstrating compassionate and exceptional nursing service
Provided guidance and tender care to patients and their loved ones throughout the sensitive and often difficult process of death and dying
SSM-ST. MARYS HEALTH CENTER: TELEMETRY STAFF NURSE- ST. LOUIS, MO
May 2009-January 2012
Responsible for the supervision of a five-patient team before and after cardiac catheterization, treat and care for patients diagnosed with CHF exacerbations, MI and chest pain management
Deliver excellent patient care through delegation of duties and coordination with other staff members
Telemetry monitor technician fill in when needed
Educate patients and staff, as well as collaborate with other disciplines.
Precepted new telemetry nurses
Ensure that the patient care meets the highest standards of safety, effectiveness, and patient rights
EDUCATION
MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY- ADULT/GERIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM-GRADUATED SEPTEMBER 2017
GPA: 3.7
Program Experiences:
Advanced Health Assessment: Completed 80 hours at Clayton Health Clinic with a primary care provider
Adult Health Care I: Completed 250 hours with FNP at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center and Clayton Heath Clinic with a primary care provider
Adult Health Care II: Completed 250 hours with FNP at BJC Family Care at Cristian Hospital
CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY- BACHELORS IN SCIENCE OF NURSING- GRADUATED JULY 2014
SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FLORISSANT VALLEY – REGISTERED NURSE – GRADUATED MAY 2009
ORGANIZATIONS
American Nurses Credentialing Center
St. Louis Nurse Practitioner Association
LEADERSHIP
Preceptor for SSM Futures Nursing Program