Sarah Ward, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C

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Professional Summary

Experienced Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years in the medical field and has a diversified background in Emergency Room, Acute, Sub acute, home health utilization review and medical case management. Thrives in both independent and leadership positions within diverse team dynamics. Utilizes strong, organized, multi-task prioritization and management abilities and performs well under pressure. Assisting social workers, physicians and hospital case managers with discharge planning and disposition. Dedicated to providing the best possible patient care possible by actively listening and motivational interviewing techniques. Proficient with multiple EMR`s such as Cerner, Meditech, and epic, Microsoft programs, Excel and Outlook. Now seeking to join a Healthcare team as an ARNP and to make a positive contribution to your healthcare team and patients.

EDUCATION

MSN : Chamberlain College (Downers Grove, IL) February 28th, 2021

Family Nurse Practitioner

3.25

BSN: University of Arlington (Arlington, TX) Date of completion: 2017

ADN: Galen College of Nursing (ST Petersburg, FL) Date of completion: 2013

LPN: Travis TECH (Lakeland, FL) Date of completion: 2011

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse RN9375717 Expiration Date: 4/30/2023

Certification in CVA precautions and prevention Expiration Date: 2022

National Institute of Health Stroke Assessment Certification Expiration Date:2022

Central Line and IV Certification

EKG Certification/ Phlebotomy Certification

ACLS/ PALS/ BLS Expiration Date:2023

TNCC Expiration Date:2021

FEMA

MCG Certified Expiration Date:2022

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Family Practice – Brett Jenkins- Lakeland Regional Heath Gateway (Lakeland, FL) 207 Hours Internal Medicine – Scott Kautz- Family Health Center (Lakeland, FL) 193 Hours

Pediatrics – Gabriel Sanchez- Sunshine Urgent are (Lakeland, FL) 50 Hours

Women`s Health- Gabriel Sanchez- Sunshine Urgent are (Lakeland, FL) 30 Hours

Urgent care- Gabriel Sanchez- Sunshine Urgent are (Lakeland, FL) 145 Hours

NP Skills include:

Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol.

Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision making that helped save patients’ lives.

Interaction with patient and family members often from pain, stress, shock or grief.

Interact with patients to determine their physical and psychological needs

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse, Utilization Review Nurse: Humana (Tampa, FL) March 2018 – Present

MCG, Teams, Outlook, and Skype experience.

Responsible for requesting clinical information for concurrent review with strict adherence to guidelines.

Collaborated with assigned case manager to identify members frequent hospital readmissions

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room – St. Joseph Hospital (Riverview, FL) January 2015 – November 2019

Administered critical IV medications such as Cardizem, Dopamine, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, and Adenosine

Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner.

Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol.

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room – Bartow Regional Medical Center (Bartow, FL) January 2014 – January 2015

Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families.

Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision making that helped save patients’ lives.

Supervised LPN's, CNA's and served as a preceptor/mentor to new nursing staff.

Registered Nurse, LTAC/ ICU – Kindred Health care (Tampa, FL) April 2013 – November 2016

Interim Supervisory position

ICU and ventilator management

Oversee an assigned patient load and engage in activities of medical management in order to support members with acute and chronic illness.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

License Practical Nurse– Arbor Oaks (Lakeland, FL) July 2012 – April 2013

Certified Nursing Assistant – Lakeland Regional Medical Center (Lakeland, FL) September 2007 –June 2012

Certified Nursing Assistant – Carpenter`s Home (Lakeland, FL) August 2005 – June 2012

Professional Skills

Professional Honor: Opened a new emergency room and was able to meet the guidelines of a safer environment per state regulations.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIP

Polk County Advanced Practice Nurses Association - January 2021 – January 2022

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/TRAINING

Experienced in outlook email, yahoo, Cerner, first net, Teams, Zoom, and Epic. Interested in enhancing the growth of a company. Available to work: daytime, and evening hours. Ready to start work immediately.

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