Family Nurse Practitioner

Sandra S. Govro, DNP, APRN

**** *. ********** **** ~ Imperial, Missouri 63052

903-***-**** cell

636-***-**** home ********@*****.***

Qualifications Summary

Disciplined, energetic family nurse practitioner seeking position as Family Nurse Practitioner. Skilled family, cardiac, and nephrology care nurse with strong understanding of vascular care, geriatric treatment, and diagnostic tools. Excellent communicator and presenter who quickly establishes rapport with patients as well as students and colleagues. Willingness to enhance current skills to needs of institution.

Education

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY St. Louis, MO

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) December 2015

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – SAINT LOUIS St. Louis, MO

Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Program August, 1996

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Cape Girardeau, MO

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Rural Family Health Nursing December 1995

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Cape Girardeau, MO

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) May 1986

Certification & Licensure

State of Missouri RN/APRN #104***-**** through 2011, 1/2016-present (multistate), APRN-1996-present

State of Oklahoma – RN/APRN #R0105660, 2012 – Present

State of Texas – RN #735706, 2006 – 1/2016 (single state), APRN #115487, 2006-present

State of Illinois – RN#041.440929

Family Nurse Practitioner Certified, 1996 – Present

Other Accreditations – ACLS, CPR

Previous Accreditations – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Medical-Surgical, State of Georgia RN/APRN #RN182754 through 2008

Clinical Experience

STAFF CARE-AGENCY-Locums Tenens

Family Nurse Practitioner

November 31, 2016-February 27, 2017 Chillicothe, MO

Provide primary and emergency care services to adult women residing in correctional facility. Prescribe medications (within the scope of collaborative agreement and based on facility standards), make appropriate referrals, order and interpret laboratory and radiology findings. Provide women’s health services.

April, 2016-August, 2016 Tulsa, OK

Complete pre-surgical screening and assessments for anesthesiology assignment in Tulsa Oklahoma. Position began May 16, 2016 for Associated Anesthesiologists. Provided screenings, assessments, appropriate ordering of labs and testing for surgical patients at Oklahoma Surgical Hospital and St. Francis Health System in Tulsa Oklahoma.

KIDNEY CARE ASSOCIATES Sherman, TX

Family Nurse Practitioner, February 2012 – December 2015

Provide clinical nephrology care to adult patient populations in inpatient (hospital) and outpatient dialysis facilities. Prescribe medications (within scope of collaborative agreement), make appropriate referrals, order and interpret laboratory, radiology, and renal testing and interpretation. Oversee patient education and discharge process to ensure continuity of care. Supervise and coordinate professionals and paraprofessionals in the clinical care of nephrology clients. Concurrently, provide education to clients and other medical care providers, presenting on topics including nephrology medications, procedures, and diagnoses. Develop and maintain quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.

TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER Denison, TX

Family Nurse Practitioner, December 2006 – February 2012

Prescribed medications and laboratory, radiology, and cardiovascular tests (within scope of collaborative agreement). Took patient medical histories and completed physical examinations in hospital settings. Dictated patient discharge summaries for hospitalized clients. Provided client education regarding medications, procedures, and overall diagnosis. Coordinated provision of cardiovascular care services to adult patient population.

ATHENS HEART CENTER – OFFICE OF S. AGRAWAL, M.D. Athens, GA

Family Nurse Practitioner/Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, June 2006 – July 2006

Held similar role in provision, coordination, and facilitation of cardiovascular care and related education to adult patients and their families.

CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS OF CAPE GIRARDEAU Cape Girardeau, MO

Family Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, May 2003 – February 2006

Held similar role in provision, coordination, and facilitation of cardiovascular care and related education to adult patients and families in inpatient and outpatient settings. Ordered and interpreted wider range of laboratory, radiology, and cardiovascular testing. Additionally, managed scheduling of procedures for collaborating physician.

PERRYVILLE FAMILY CARE CLINIC Perryville, MO

Family Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, April 1999 – May 2003

Provided wide range of care to newborns through geriatrics in outpatient setting, including patient examinations, medical histories, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, phlebotomy, respiratory care, women’s health, and prescriptive needs. Supervise and coordinate professionals and paraprofessionals; planned and facilitated orientation and ongoing educational needs of staff to enhance care provision. As Coordinator of Safety, established policies and procedures, maintained OSHA requirements and guidelines, staff education; selected as Chair of Safety Committee for the clinic.

Nurse Manager, April 2000– May 2003

Served as nurse manager for 12+ nurses; established hiring and scheduling procedures, conducted evaluation of nursing employees and provided clinical education. Charged with developing new policies and procedures for the entire clinic regarding day-to-day operations. Managed budget requirements for service including staffing needs, supplies, and equipment requisitions.

PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Perryville. MO

Family Nurse Practitioner, March 1997 – April 1999

Provided primary care services to individuals and families at two rural outreach clinics. Also, served as recording secretary for monthly Outreach Medical Services meetings. Launched, managed, and provided clinical services for Diabetes Education and Management Clinic; Occupational Medicine Services; and Breast and Cervical Cancer Project. Site coordinator for project.

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HOSPITAL Cape Girardeau, MO

Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse, May 1986 – 1996, 2001 – 2003

Responsible for management of 31-bed telemetry unit. Supervised practice of approximately 50 professionals and paraprofessionals. Planned and facilitated orientation and ongoing educational needs of staff members. Maintained budgeting requirements for unit including staffing needs, supply and equipment requisitions. Supervised all issues relating to personnel, performance, and employment.

AUREAS MEDICAL STAFFING

Registered Nurse, 1988-1990

Provided all aspects of registered nursing care for patients on medical-surgical, telemetry units at facilities in the St. Louis region under a travel assignment.

Teaching Experience

CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL OF NURSING Downer’s Grove, IL

Adjunct Faculty, March 2016-present

Didactic facilitator/instructor for online Family Nurse Practitioner Capstone Course.

PERRYVILLE FAMILY CARE CLINIC Perryville, MO

Nurse Manager, April 2000 – May 2003

As nurse manager, developed and presented all clinical education programs for nursing staff of 12+ and regularly presented on selected topics to physicians.

PERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Perryville, MO

Clinical Instructor – Diabetes Education and Management Clinic, March 1997 – April 1999

Based on success of below programs, launched full-service clinic recognized for increasing compliance among diabetes patients. Developed and presented staff training including continuing medical education programs, orientation and training sessions, and train-the-trainer approaches. Also, developed and presented patient/family education. Additionally, as program coordinator, defined budget, policies, accounts receivable procedures, and marketing plans.

Instructor – Community Education Programs, March 1997 – April 1999

Planned and managed educational outreach programs in following clinical areas, and served as principal instructor: Diabetes, Breast Cancer, Breast Self-examination, Osteoporosis, Arthritis.

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Cape Girardeau, MO

Clinical Instructor – Bachelor of Science Program, October 1996 – December 1996

ST. VINCENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Perryville, MO

Nurse Consultant, February, 1995 – June, 1995

Planned, developed, and implemented Mediation Program for elementary school system; developed and delivered intensive instruction on managing ongoing program.

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

PARK COLLEGE

Clinical Teaching Associate, September, 1987 – December, 1996

Provided clinical instruction, direction, and supervision to undergraduate nursing students within hospital setting.

Research Experience

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY St. Louis, MO

Doctoral Researcher, 2015

Served as principal investigator (PI) for qualitative investigation of medication reconciliation by nephrology advanced practice registered nurses. Designed experimental assay, conducted literature review, and completed APRN interviews to evaluate reconciliation policies, procedures, and potential best practices.

PERRYVILLE FAMILY CARE CLINIC Perryville, MO

Site Program Coordinator – Breast and Cervical Cancer Project, April 1999 – May 2003

Served as clinical coordinator for all onsite components of breast and cervical cancer project.

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY Cape Girardeau, MO

Researcher, 1996

Conducted research into children’s perceptions of domestic violence via interviews with children residing in spousal abuse shelters. Findings pinpointed children’s emotions and indicated potential preventative services to be offered by the nursing profession. Won Excellence in Research Award for results of this practical research.

Volunteer Experience

WOMEN’S SAFE HOUSE Cape Girardeau, MO

Provided counseling services to women and children.

JUVENILE OFFICE Cape Girardeau, MO

Provided health assessments for juvenile offenders.

Presentations

Govro SS. (2015). A Qualitative Investigation of Medication Reconciliation by Nephrology Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Scholarly project presented at Maryville University, Catherine McCauley School of Nursing, St. Louis, MO.

Govro SS. (1996). A Phenomenological Study of Children’s Perceptions of Domestic Violence. Presented at Southeast Missouri State University Fourth Annual Research Symposium, Cape Girardeau, MO.

Academic Honors & Awards

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities

Southeast Missouri State University Annual Excellence in Research Award

Southeast Missouri State University Academic Distinction in Graduate Program

Southeast Missouri State University Dean’s List of Scholars in Graduate Program

Present & Past Professional Affiliations

American Nephrology Nurses Association

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

SEMO Regional Nurse Practitioner Association

American Academy of Diabetic Educators

American Diabetic Association

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Southeast Missouri Hospital Research Committee

Missouri Council of Nurse Managers/Nurse Executives

Southeast Missouri Hospital Documentation Committee

Southeast Missouri Hospital Policy and Procedure Committee

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