Nurse Practitioner Staff
Resume:
SARA L. SEELEY
Irvine, CA *****
330-***-**** (C)
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will utilize the advanced healthcare skills I have obtained as well as the opportunity
to continue my education through hands-on experience to add to future development.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing, Ball State University, Online Program July 2014
Major: Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Walsh University, North Canton, OH May 2007
Major: Nursing
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nursing Licensure, State of California-Active Current through 2014
Eligible for American Nurses Credentialing Center Family Nurse Practitioner Exam Anticipated August 2014
Forensic Nursing Certificate, Kaplan University, Online Program May 2009
Basic Life Support Current through 2016
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Current through 2015
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Current through 2014
FNP STUDENT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Family Practice, 240 Clinic Hours, Patricia Kai, FNP-BC, Bellflower, CA May 2014-July 2014
• Acted as the sole practitioner in managing acute illnesses and annual wellness exams
• Independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients according to their needs
• Further advanced my ICD-9 and CPT coding skills
• Collaborate with the office staff in a cohesive manner to help the office run smoothly
Family Medicine, 240 Clinic Hours, Dr. Fred Galluccio, M.D., Newport Beach, CA January 2014-April 2014
• Independently managed acute illnesses and chronic, complex, multi-system disease processes on an outpatient
basis of clients ages 0-100 from assessment through treatment.
• Helped implement necessary changes and trained other clinicians how to effectively utilize the NextGen EMR
system.
• Became an expert with ICD and CPT coding.
• Collaborated with specialty clinicians regarding patient care.
• Effectively handled emergency health crises arising in the clinic setting.
• Counseled clients regarding health risk factors, smoking cessation, stress management, physical activity, and disease
management.
Obstetrics and Women’s Health, 120 Clinic Hours, Dr. Allan Akerman, M.D., Orange, CA August 2013-December 2013
• Provided prenatal and postpartum care to women ages 12-75.
• Regularly performed routine gynecologic care including annual exams, breast exams, and insertion of implantable
birth control devices.
• Educated patients on various topics from birth control to STD’s.
• Successfully assessed and treated patients presenting with OB or GYN complaints.
Pediatric Primary Care, 120 Clinic Hours, Dr. Annu Sharma, M.D., Irvine, CA August 2013-December 2013
• Provided well-child care including immunizations, anticipatory guidance, and health promotion education to ages 0-
18.
• Managed acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations for infants, children, and adolescents while incorporating
psychosocial elements.
Family Medicine, 120 Clinic Hours, Dr. Fred Galluccio, M.D., Newport Beach, CA May 2013-August 2013
• Utilized my knowledge of the nursing process and advanced techniques to effectively manage acute illnesses and
chronic multi-system disease processes for clients ages 0-100.
• Familiarized myself with ICD and CPT codes and billing systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OR Staff Nurse/Preceptor/Cerner Super-User CHOC, Orange, CA November 2012-Present
• Perform as an OR nurse circulating and scrubbing cases skillfully
• Act as interim charge nurse on off-shifts
• First-hand training of new staff members to the OR
• Act as a resource for the implementation and continuing education as a Cerner super-user
• Prepare patients for surgery through successful nursing skills
• Practice safe and effective patient care at all times
ED Staff Nurse, PRN UCI Medical Center, Orange, CA December 2011-June 2012
• Took a primary role in patient care by performing health evaluations
• Ample responsibility for patient safety and health in trauma setting
• Perform tasks as assigned by physicians
• Utilize my critical thinking skills to provide the best care possible in life-threatening situations
• Assist in educating patients with health and follow-up care
• Perform ICU responsibilities by caring for one-to-one ventilated patients with IV drip titration
OR Staff Nurse/EPIC Super-User Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA June 2011-November 2012
• Assist surgeons in both the circulator and scrub roles
• Ensure patient safety and well-being at all times
• Supported the implementation of EPIC by training nurses and ancillary staff to use the EMR system
effectively as a super-user
• Communicated professionally with families, patients, and other staff members to ensure patient satisfaction
OR Staff Nurse Shriners Hospital for Children, Portland, OR November 2010-May 2011
• Assess patients in the Pre-Operative area, OR, and PACU roles
• Execute OR responsibilities such as communicating effectively with all members of the OR team, patient safety,
preparing the surgical suite, room turnover, patient and lab specimen transportation, and sterilization
• Utilize my previous OR nurse skills to become more proficient in the field of Orthopedics
OR Charge Nurse Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH December 2007-November 2010
• Perform charge nurse duties to maintain the flow of the OR, including orienting new staff members,
scheduling cases, communication with physicians and ancillary staff regularly and effectively
• Assist surgeons in both the circulator and scrub roles
• Ensure patient safety and well-being at all times
ED Staff Nurse Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH May 2007-December 2007
• Perform patient care in Emergency Department/Trauma Room setting
• Assess patient status and notify physicians of any changes
• Take a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Educate patients on condition, health care options, and prevention
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Explore Ocean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum Children’s Educational Assistant, Newport Beach, CA 2012
• Assist children in building boats
• Taught children and families the science of Archimedes principle with return demonstrations
Access, Inc. Homeless Shelter for Women and Children Childcare Assistant, Akron, OH 2008- 2010
• Provide child care to children of all ages for mothers trying to improve their current living situation
• Assist children in crafts, reading, and activities of daily living
CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate, Summit County Juvenile Court, Summit County, OH 2009- 2010
• Act as an officer of the court to find safe and permanent homes for abused, neglected, and/or dependent children
• Investigate every family member and contact individual in the child’s life
• Advocate for the child’s best interest at all times
• Provide the magistrate and members of the court case with written reports of findings and recommendations for the
child and individuals involved in the case
• Spend considerable time getting to know the child and those involved in the child’s life
• Present findings and recommendations to the court at all hearings
• Facilitate custodians with appropriate activities and services for the child
• Assess case plans and developments
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