Sandra M. Jones-Yapp FNP-bc, RNFA, MSN, MBA, DEA

CCRN, CEN, ACLS, PALS, BCLS

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Manchester, Michigan 48158

734-***-**** 734-***-****

acvlpt@r.postjobfree.com

To Whom It May Concern: I am interested in applying for Series & Grade: VN-0610-00/00

Announcement Number: AD -16-NMB-1632350-BU-SR

I have experience with Neurosurgery and working with Deep Brain Stimulators for both Parkinson's Patients and Essential Tremors Patients. It has been amazing to watch how such a change in controlling their excessive movements can make such a difference and improvement in their quality of life.

Professional Objective

To practice in the capacity of a Family Nurse Practitioner by providing the best quality healthcare to my patients and their family members. My strengths are patient advocacy, patient education and assessment. My 32 years of ICU, ER, Community Outreach and House Supervision has prepared me for any future challenge. My career has been the greatest trip of my life, exposing me to situations, patients, co-workers and family members who have enriched my life far beyond anything I ever expected. I am up for any challenge and thrive in a position in an environment whereby I can learn, grow and at its best make a difference in the lives of those I touch.

After my deployment with the Red Cross, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident while driving in the fog was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident which involved multiple injuries including injuries to my resulting in dental extractions and repair. After multiple surgeries and am healthy and able to return to work without restrictions. During the recovery of this accident, I had home care for 3 months. Although this experience was traumatic, it did give me a chance to experience firsthand how healthcare can be brought into a patient's home and interact with family members in a

necessary and positive way. In addition to being a member of the Washtenaw County American Red Cross National Disaster Team, I am now a member of the National American Academy of NP Disaster Task Force.

I have enjoyed my career as an RN and Nurse Practitioner and know that through patient advocacy, education and experience that I can make a difference in the lives of my patients and their families. I have a solid work ethic and am enthusiastic and motivated by the opportunity I have to teach patients about self care and ways to adapt healthy life styles. I know I would be an asset to any team.

Professional Experience

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Linde Health Care

Worked through Linde Health Care since November 2015. Was on Great Lakes Seasonal Life Line Medical Screening Team for three weeks in November 2015 and just returned from Idaho covering the entire state for 6 weeks going to American Legion, VFW and senior centers performing preventative health screenings and history and physicals. Age of patients ranged Age 50 to 98. Excellent opportunity and met so many fantastic patients who really needed and appreciated the care and educational information.

Barton and Associates Locum tenum assignment

August 23-27 2015

Covered for Family Practice Physician for 4 days during vacation period

Dearborn, Michigan

Covered for Pediatrician Practice in Commerce Twp, Michigan in December 2015

while she was on vacation.

American Red Cross Disaster Provider

Hurricane Sandy November 2012-December 2012

Chicago Floods May 2013-June 2013

(2011 Husband had Myocardial infarction and shingles

I had hysterectomy with hospital acquired infection requiring extended

hospitalization

Basement flooded)

Solvis Medical Staffing -13 week locum tenum position

PLLC- Auto Accident Rehabilitation

December 2011 to March 1, 2012 13 week contract

In this position I worked as an FNP seeing patients who have been injured in automobile accidents. Their complaints are predominately in both spinal cord, head and extremities injuries. I found out after the assignment having not seen the anesthesia physician that hired me in 13 weeks that he needed an NP as he had lost his DEA

license for some type of violation. There were many other infractions that I felt fell below the bar on safety, quality and ethics so after completing my 13 weeks I resigned.

University of Michigan-Endocrinology---Responsible for Endocrine Test lab to include insulin-tolerance testing, Adrenal Tumors testing and Cortisol Stimulation Testing. In addition to education for the following disorders, Diabetics, Growth Hormone Disorders, Osteoporosis, and Transgender patients; I assisted Endocrine Fellows as well as attending physicians in the management of all prescriptions, and prior authorizations

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often acting as an interface between physician, patient and third-party payers. (2006-2009) Professional Level: E Level E is the highest level that an RN can obtain at the University of Michigan. I have two 6 inch binders that consist of CEU's, certifications, awards and thank-you notes from patients and families which I will treasure always.

Pfizer Global Research and Development ---responsible for in-patient research on clinic patients to include research data collection and management, informed consent, screening and education and compliance. (Ann Arbor- 2006 to 2008)

Washtenaw Community College of Nursing---responsible for clinical education of nursing students on ICU step-down unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital (Ann Arbor, Michigan 2006) I left Washtenaw even though I loved teaching the students because I needed a full time job and they only had part time faculty positions

Arizona Center for Neurosurgery, Phoenix, Arizona---Responsible for care of neurosurgical patients in ICU as a Neuro-surgery nurse practitioner in addition to RN first assist in surgery for brain tumors, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, essential tremors, and trauma. Was in surgery Mon., Wed., and Friday and in clinic Tues and Thursday. Was responsible for regulating deep brain stimulators post insertion for Parkinson's disease

and Essential Tremors (2005). I made rounds on approximately 25 level 1 ICU patients per day. Taking care of those patients and seeing their victories over their disease processes was one of the highlights of my careers. Those patients that had brain tumors and could not be helped also touched me in a way that I will never forget.

Even though many patients were not successful in beating their disease process, I know in my heart that their families will always remember me for the difference I made in helping them understand their loved one's death, learn how to celebrate the little victories and remember the outstanding experiences that they had over the years. To be able to laugh with a family when they feel a little sense of joy and then to cry with them upon defeat changes one in a way that nothing else can compare. To that end, I am ever indebted to the experiences that they have given me in return, as it has made me the caring, compassionate, can-do, enthusiastic, passionate health care professional that I am today.

Mayo Clinic Hospital--- (Phoenix, Arizona worked in the capacity of both ER RN as well as relief House Supervisor. As house supervisor, I was responsible for the functioning of the entire 200 bed hospital facility.(1998-2006)

Awards, Certifications and Organizational Affiliations

American Association of Diabetic Educators (2008-2010)

American Association of Ambulatory Care Nursing (2008-2010)

Nursing Spectrum Hats of Hope Writing Contest, (2nd place 12/2003)

Nurse Week Magazine finalist for Community Outreach and Wellness (Western States Division (July, 2003)

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National ENCARE Injury Prevention National Volunteer Award (2003)

Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing (2003)

American Academy of Nurse Practitioner’s-Fitzgerald Health Associates Scholarship (2003)

Emergency Nurses Associations Foundation-Medtronic Physio-control Advanced Practice Scholarship (2002)

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (2001 to present)

American College of Nurse Practitioners (2001-2005)

American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (2004-2006)

American Association of Critical Care Nurses (1983-present)

Emergency Nurse Association 1988 –present)

Margaret Miller Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Award (2000)

AACN Advanced Practice Nursing Scholarship Award (2000)

American Nurse’s Association (2000 to 2005)

CCRN-Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (1984 to present)

CEN-Certified Emergency Room Registered Nurse (1987 to present)

Medtronic Baclofen Pump Certification Class (2005)

ANA Spinal Cord Stimulator Certification Class (2005)

Vagal Nerve Stimulation Certification Class (2005)

Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulator Certification Class (2005)

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (1983-present)

PALS-Pediatric Advance Life Support (1990 to present)

School Nurse Instructor Trainer State of Arizona (1997-2005)

ENA Newsletter Editor (2003)

ENCARE Instructor (2000 to 2006)

TNCP-Trauma Nurse Core Provider (1998 to 2006)

ENPC-Pediatric Trauma Nurse Core Provider (1998 to 2006)

Gwinnet County Georgia Citizen of the year award (1992) (witnessed and first on scene of semi-truck and 2 vehicle collision with multiple casualties and deaths.

Class President-Mercy School of Nursing of Detroit (1979-1981)

Nursing Research Sub-committee

City of Phoenix Stroke and diversion committee

Arizona Emergency Medical System (AEMS) outreach and functional group

Maricopa County Base Station Coordinators Coalition

Maricopa County Safe Kids Coalition-(helmet your brain, car seat safety tech,

Water Safety, Gun Safety, Desert dangerous animals, snakes

Mayo Clinic Hospital-Supplies, Purchasing, Equipment Committee,

Mayo Clinic Emergency Practice and Quality Team and Operation Task Force

Education

MSN-FNP-University of Phoenix, Arizona (2004)

MBA- Health Care Administration-Western International University-Arizona (1999)

BSN-University of Phoenix, Arizona (2000)

BSA-College of St. Francis, Joliet-Illinois - Atlanta, Georgia (1986)

American Institute of Paralegal Studies, Atlanta, Georgia (1991)

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Mercy School of Nursing of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan (1981)

References:

Dr. Peter Arvan Chief Administrator of Endocrinology and Metabolism (U of M)

Dr. Roger Grekin Endocrinologist (U of M)

Dr. Nazanene Esfandiari Endocrinologist (U of M)

Dr. Liselle Douyon Endocrinologist (U of M)

Dr. Schteingart Endocrinologist (U of M)

Dr. Herbert Kahn Cardiologist Phoenix, Arizona (Good Samaritan Hospital)

Dr. Sima Saberi Endocrinologist at St. Joseph's Hospital

Dr. Angela Subauste Endocrinologist (U of M)

I realize my resume is very long compared to most but I felt the need for you to have a complete understanding of both my professional career as well as my period of absence. I also want you to know that while I was not working I read 6 journals per month, continued my memberships in all my professional organizations, attended a

couple of local conferences, renewed both my CCRN and CEN which all require 100 CEUS each. I renewed my PALS, ACLS, BLS all at my own cost and most importantly renewed through CEU and conferences my FNP-bc.,. All of these were very expense and it was hard to come up with the financial resources as I was not working but they are too important to me to let expire. I do not have children and nursing and taking care of patients gives me a satisfaction that money can't buy. There are nurses that I have worked with in the past that haven't taken a single class other than pals or acls in 40 years. That is far below the bar of what the patients deserve.

Thank you for your patience and consideration for this position.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sandra M. Jones-Yapp RN, FNP, bc., MSN, MBA, CCRN, CEN, ACLS, PALS, BLS

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