Anita Sawyer, DNP-S MSN FNP-BC ** Lyon St. Valley Stream NY 11580 adhsno@r.postjobfree.com 646-***-****
PROFILE
Enthusiastic experienced advanced practice nurse with years of professional experience. Competent, efficient, fast learner, detail-oriented, organized, problem-solver with strong assessment and clinical skills. Great interpersonal skills and gets along well with others. Committed to providing high quality advanced practice care to patients from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team. Proficient with documentation in the electronic medical record.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice (Student) Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois 2020
Master of Science in Nursing, The College of New Rochelle NY 2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing Illinois 2013
Associate Degree in Nursing, St. Paul’s School of Nursing NY 2009
CERTIFICATIONS
ACLS- Certified by the American Heart Association
BCLS -Certified by the American Heart Association
PALS- Certified by the American Heart Association
ANCC- Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
AFFLIATIONS
Member, American Nursing Association
Member, American Nursing Association of Nurse Practitioner
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
LICENSE
New York State DEA License
New York State, Family Nurse Practitioner, 12/2018
New York State, Registered Professional Nurse, 4/2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cayuga Centers February 2019-Present
Family Nurse Practitioner
Conduct initial medical assessments for youth and adult in New York City Programs.
Diagnose and treat medical conditions for each youth and Adult.
Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, i.e x-rays, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
Obtains and reviews patient histories, performs physical exam, and record physical findings in patient’s chart to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plans.
Refers and communicates pertinent abnormalities to the physician/medical specialist.
Performs therapeutic and minor surgical procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing.
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic treatments and health maintenance to ensure best possible outcomes.
Write prescriptions and referrals as needed.
Supervise Registered Nurse.
Develop and oversee the NYC vaccination program ensuring all regulations are met.
Medical Arts Health February 2019- March 2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
Responsible for evaluation and diagnosis of patients’ condition.
Provided treatment utilizing regenerative medicine for joint conditions.
Evaluated patients and provide appropriate medical treatment; consult recommendations for various conditions and injuries.
Documented all patient evaluations, treatments, and transactions according to company policies and procedures.
Recommended and designed a plan of treatment in coordination with other medical providers.
Evaluated the effectiveness of current care methods and procedures and suggested improvements.
Performed Joint and Trigger Point Injections to help patients tolerate physical therapy and chiropractic treatments.
Eagle Consulting Services LLC January 2018- January 2019
Registered Nurse
Provided age appropriate vaccines to the general population.
Documented vaccination records into CIR.
Assisted with required documentation for prescriptions as needed.
Administered vaccinations as needed for each youth and adult.
Created and updated information for each NYC web portal as needed.
Assisted with foster parent, foster family.
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital March 2010- Present (Part time)
Registered Nurse
Staff Nurse in Cardiac Care Unit / Intensive Care Unit - provided quality care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients who required close observation, mechanical ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Promoted health by educating and providing support to patients and families coping with illnesses.
Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team in order to provide comprehensive health care.
Past experience at the same hospital included work on a telemetry unit for 9 years and a respiratory care unit for 2 years.
Charge Nurse
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve and maintain residents’ optimal
health.
Delegated tasks to ancillary staff working on the unit and made assignments.
Maintained residents’ satisfaction by providing quality services and implementing corrective plan of action as needed.
Maintained continuity of care by communicating essential information to health care team.
Administered medications and treatments to residents with various health conditions, including trach/ventilator dependent residents.
Queens Hospital Center
Emergency Room Nurse June 2011- June 2020
Stabilized patients experiencing trauma and minimized pain.
Quickly uncovered medical conditions.
Taught patients about injury prevention.
Monitored chest pain patients in observation unit.
Performed stress echo for cardiac patients, and EKG treadmill.
Directed activities for the Emergency Department as the shift charge nurse.
Participated in Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Interventions.