Heather J. Sabol, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, OCN, ACHPN-BC, BSN, RN

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Education:

Master of Science, Nursing- Collaborative Program: George Mason University/George Washington University, Fairfax, VA (2005)

Bachelor of Science, Nursing – Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA (2001)

Massage Therapy Practitioner - Seattle Massage School, Seattle, WA (1993)

Bachelor of Arts, Special Studies – State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY (1986)

Career History:

January 2007 – November 2019

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Community Living Center, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, NV

Advanced Board-Certified Hospice Palliative Nurse Practitioner. Sole Nurse Practitioner Team Member, participating in the building and sustainment of the VA’s Inpatient Hospice Consult Service, the Hospice/Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program, and the unique Inpatient Hospice/Palliative Residency

Identified/coordinated/communicated and treated qualified veterans and their significant others with chronic, progressive, life-threatening illnesses; the majority of cases being cancer. Independent and interdisciplinary care delivered; addressing pain and symptom management, psychosocial distress within the context of a trusting and respectful practitioner-patient relationship

Teamed with colleagues in providing in-service and continuing education at the unit, service, and national levels

Thirteen-year experience/utilization of the Veterans Health Care System’s Electronic Medical Records

Mentored and educated nursing, and Geriatric/Hospice Palliative Medicine Fellows in Oncology, Adult/Geriatric and Hospice Palliative Medicine

July 2005 – July 2006

Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner – Washington Cancer Institute, WA Hospital Center, DC

Assumed clinical and psychosocial management of medical oncology patients, in collaboration with the multidisiplinary team

Rendered independent judgment in the interpretation of policies, the development of procedures; arriving at a course of action benefiting patients and their significant others

February 2005 – May 2005

ANP Specialty Rotation – Hematology/Oncology Associates, Alexandria, VA

Assessed and “team” managed hematology and oncology patients, in a full-service cancer center

Acquired oncology/hematology expertise, acting as an educational resource for staff and patients

September 2004 – May 2005

ANP Clinical Rotation – Bailey’s Health Center, Falls Church, VA

Improved comprehensive wellness care, as well as acute, episodic, and chronic care for a culturally diverse indigent population

Conducted patient assessments, developed diagnoses and care plans, collaboratively

implemented interventions, and evaluated outcomes

GNP Clinical Rotations - Renaissance Gardens & Manor Care, Fair Oaks, VA.

Provided collaborative management in promoting, maintaining and restoring health, as well

as minimizing morbidities and enhancing death with dignity in a skilled nursing environment

Delivered exceptional subacute / rehabilitative / long-term care throughout patient stay

September 2004 – August 2005

Registered Nurse/Infusion Nurse – Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA

Initiated holistic therapeutic care with integration of hematology/oncology knowledge and

skills throughout the continuum for patient and family

Utilized evidence-based practice in improving care and enhancing patient outcomes

Demonstrated expertise in, and administered a multitude of intravenous products

September 2002 – July 2003

Clinical Staff Nurse – Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA

Improved nursing care to adult hematology/oncology outpatients in various stages of illness

Offered consultation and formulated care plans with a holistic approach

Delivered numerous chemotherapeutic agents to 130-150 patients per month

September 2000 – September 2002

Nursing Student/Registered Nurse – Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA

Implemented nursing process in caring for acutely and chronically ill patients in a 26-bed

inpatient Medical-Oncology/Neurology ward

Administered chemotherapy and offered education relative to course of cancer treatment

Served as a preceptor in developing staff, serving both inpatient and outpatient units

Acted as a clinical resource/team leader for colleagues and consumers; creating an extensive library of educational materials and undertaking supervisory responsibilities for 1-2 LPN’s and 3-4 paraprofessional staff

Certfication/Licensure:

Advanced Certified Hospice Palliative Nurse – Board Certified – National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. ACHPN-BC 310200013 (2010)

End of Life Nursing Education Curriculum Trainer (2008)

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center. AGPCNP-BC 201-***-**** (2005)

AGPCNP-BC, Licensed WA AP30007529 (2005). AGPCNP-BC, NV 828636 (2020)

Oncology Certified Nurse – National Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. OCN (2003)

Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Administration Certificate (recertified 2021)

Professional Societies:

Former Vice President and Society Member– Reno Chapter Oncology Nursing Society (2012)

Member of National Hospice Palliative Nurses Association (2008)

Member of the National Oncology Nursing Society (2001)

Language Capabilities:

*Language Fluency: English and German

*Language Proficiency: Spanish

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