Sara Joy Sobkowiak, MS, APRN, FNP-C
**** * ***** **, ******, WA 98001
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EDUCATION
Post Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Residency June 2020
Sea Mar Community Health Center, Everett WA
Master of Science, Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, May 2019
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL 2009
Associate of Arts, Florida Southwestern State College, Fort Myers, FL 2007
Licensure and/or Certification:
Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida
Active Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Washington
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the states of Florida and Washington
Active BLS, ACLS
EHR Experience:
EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts-Sunrise, Florida DOH, E-Clinical Works, Clinic-comp, Net Access
Languages
English and Conversational/Basic Medical Spanish
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Medix Team Healthcare, Fort Myers, FL
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner September 2020-Present
Provided on site COVID-19 screening and health monitoring in adult population in occupational setting
Operated as sole healthcare provider on site
Coordinated COVID 19 screening, quarantine, and return to work protocol with management in the occupational setting
Sea Mar Community Health Center, Everett WA
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner October 2019-June 2020
Provided care to diverse patient population, including pediatric and adult populations
Provided primary care and same day acute visits for 12-16 patients per day
Frequent care of chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, asthma, allergies and depression/anxiety
Frequent care of acute conditions such as abdominal pain, headaches, rashes, dizziness, URI symptoms, GU/GI symptoms, ENT symptoms, and joint pain
Frequent care of women’s health issues, including cervical cancer screening, acute GU/GYN symptoms, and initial confirmation of pregnancy visit
Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care
Experience working with the uninsured and underserved. Frequent use of medical Spanish with non-English speaking patients
Specialty Care rotations with Sea Mar Specialists including gastroenterology, cardiology, gynecology, sports medicine, behavioral health, pediatrics, radiology, OB and optometry to enhance skillset for primary care patients in the community health setting
Telehealth (video and phone) visits experience for COVID 19 acute symptoms as well as with chronic disease management via telehealth
Utilized both Allscripts Electronic Health Record and EPIC charting systems
On Call experience for patient calls and lab results for all Snohomish County Sea Mar clinics on rotating schedule of evenings and weekends
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL
Registered Nurse, Acute Cardiac Progressive November 2017-August 2019
Provided high quality, skilled nursing care in a safety-net hospital environment
Administer IV fluids, vasoactive drips and infusion of blood and blood products
Perform basic EKG interpretation and intervene when necessary
Preceptor for new graduate nurses and intervention nurse for vascular access
Suncoast Endoscopy Center, Sarasota, FL June 2017-November 2017
Registered Nurse, Pre-operative and Recovery
Provided high quality care to patients in the outpatient endoscopy setting
IV initiation, patient education, and pre/post procedural care
Cross Country TravCorps
Travel Registered Nurse August 2014-June 2017
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle WA August 2016-June 2017
Endoscopy Pre-Op and Phase II Recovery
Provided pre-procedural care in the inpatient and outpatient setting
Collaborated with anesthesia and sedation nurses for pre-procedural assessment
Provided post sedation care, ensure patent airway and patient safety
Provided culturally appropriate education in the pre-procedural and recovery areas
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL November 2015-July 2016
Medical Cardiac Progressive Unit
Managed five patients and collaborated with interdisciplinary team for quality care
Administered IV fluids, vasoactive drips and infusion of blood and blood products.
Performed basic EKG interpretation and intervened when necessary
Highline Medical Center, Burien, WA July 2015-October 2015
Telemetry Unit
Provided excellent nursing care. Administered IV fluids, vasoactive drips, various infusions, basic EKG interpretation and intervened when necessary
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL February 2015-June 2015
Meckler Express Admissions and Triage Unit
Provided direct admission and triage of acutely ill patients to appropriate units
Initiated orders, plan of care, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and vasoactive medications
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, FL November 2014-February 2015
Renal/Diabetic/Wound Care Unit
Administration of IV fluids, insulin infusions, complex wound care
Provided comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill patients with multiple co-morbidities
Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC August 2014-October 2015
Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit
Provided optimal nursing care to in a community hospital environment
Managed six patients and interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive care
Lee Health, Health Park Medical Center, Fort Myers, FL October 2011-June 2014
Comprehensive Progressive Care Unit
Provided high quality, professional nursing care to in a safety-net hospital environment
Provided culturally competent care of Spanish speaking patients
Experienced role as charge nurse and preceptor for new graduate nurses
Lee Health, Cape Coral Hospital, Cape Coral, FL June 2009-October 2011
Medical/Surgical/Oncology Unit
Provided excellent nursing care in a community hospital environment to a group of six patients with varying acuity and co-morbidities
Provided frequent blood transfusions and appropriate care to oncology patients
Lee Health, Cape Coral Hospital, Cape Coral, FL October 2008-June 2009
Medical/Surgical/Oncology
Patient care technician role-assisted patients with activities of daily living and ensure their dignity and cleanliness
Obtained accurate vital sign and assist nurses with basic duties within scope of practice
HONORS
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society 2008-2019
Magna Cum Laude, Florida Gulf Coast University 2009
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Florida Southwestern State College 2007
Highest Honors (GPA 4.0), Florida Southwestern State College 2007
PRECEPTED CLINICAL EXPERIENCES: 720 hours from 2018-2019
Spring 2019: Dr. Yervant Khatcherian: Medical Practice and Geriatrics
Fall 2018: Sarasota Memorial Heart Failure Clinic
Summer 2018: Desoto Health Department: Primary Care and Pediatrics
Summer 2018: Manatee Internal Medicine
Spring 2018: Dover Clinic of San Juan Mission: Women’s health
Spring 2018: Gulf View Medical Institute: Family Practice and Geriatrics
COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
USF Public Health: International Health Study Abroad in Panama March, 2017
Peru medical mission trip, Volunteers in Medical Missions July, 2014
Brazil medical mission trip, HealthCare Ministries June, 2013
South Africa medical mission trip, Mercy Medicine August, 2012
Albania humanitarian aid trip, Convoy of Hope June, 2010
Additional Professional and Leadership Information
Co-Chair of CPCU Quality Council at Health Park Medical Center from 2012-2014
Wound Care team member at Health Park Medical Center for 2014
EPIC “Super User” for EPIC conversion at Health Park Medical Center in 2013
Charge nurse experience and resource nurse experience from 2012-2019
Experienced preceptor for new graduate nurses and new employees from 2010-2019