Sanaa Baker, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
**** *. ********* ***** *******, AZ 85233
************@*****.*** 505-***-****
CAREER SUMMARY
Dedicated and talented Family Nurse Practitioner who demonstrated ability to assess and screen patients, and create a diagnosis and individualized treatment plan as a Family Nurse Practitioner student. This includes reviewing patient’s medical history and history of present illness to ensure they are provided with the most individualized plan of care with proper education and understanding of medication and disease process. History as a Registered Nurse with extensive Nursing Home experience as a Director of Nursing, experience as a Post-Partum and Nursery Nurse, and as a Clinical Instructor for Nursing Students at UNM Gallup. Also, with float experience to Medical Surgical, and Intensive Care Units. Areas of expertise include risk management, utilization management, infection control/ prevention, wound management, and state department of health reporting. Now seeking to join your healthcare team as a Family Nurse Practitioner to make a positive contribution to your patients and healthcare team.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University August 2020
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
Graduation Honors: Sigma Theta Tau- Phi Pi Chapter
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Phoenix
Graduation Honors: Upsilon Phi Delta May 2015
Associates of Science in Nursing – University of New Mexico
Graduation Honors: Sigma Theta Tau December 2010
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
[FNP-C] Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (F04210106) April 2026
[RN] Registered Nurse – State of NM (RN-72927) January 2023 [BLS] Basic Life Support – American Heart Association January 2023
NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Family Practice/Primary Care – Dr. Gerald Robertson (Gallup, NM) 126 Hours
Family Practice/Primary Care – Charisse Buchannan, NP (Gallup, NM) 25 Hours
Internal Medicine – Dr. Christopher Gonzaga (Gallup, NM) 220 Hours
Pediatrics – Dr. Mary Poel (Gallup, NM) 130 Hours
NP Skills include:
Diagnosis of medical conditions
Treat acute and chronic illnesses, infections, and injuries
Provide education and reassurance to patients and families
Analyze test data to inform patient of diagnosis or treatment
Prescribe medications or modify dosages
Prescribe pertinent treatment or therapies
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse, Women’s Health Unit – Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital (Gallup, NM) September 2017 – 2019
Demonstrated proficiency in advanced cardiac life support for newborns.
Performance of newborn screens and assessments for early intervention
Assessment of mother and baby and coordinating their safe care and discharge
Nursing Faculty, College of Nursing– University of New Mexico (Gallup, NM) August 2017 – 2019
Supervision of Nursing Students at various clinical sites
Guidance of skills lab discussions
Evaluation of student course work while providing input to further their knowledge
Sanaa Baker, MSN, FNP-BC
1109 W. Lakeridge Drive Gilbert, AZ 85233
************@*****.*** 505-***-****
HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Director of Nursing, Genesis Health Care (Gallup, NM) September 2013 – March 2017
Team achieved deficiency free state and federal CMS surveys in 2016
Oversight of direct patient care activities to ensure clinical excellence
Strong patient advocate to implement quality of care measures
Leadership and direction following policies, procedures, CMS, and state regulations while using evidence-based practice
Utilization of Risk Management System
Review of clinically at-risk patients
Well- versed in telepsych and integrating telepsych recommendations into plan of care
Completion of chart reviews and utilization management
Completion of medication reviews
Lead (QAPI) Quality Assurance Performance Improvement
Experience in using New Mexico nursing family level of care HNF and LNF
Experience in coding for (MDS) Minimum Data Set for documentation and reporting to CMS
Assistant Director of Nursing, Genesis Health Care (Gallup, NM) August 2012 – September 2013
Wound Champion- provided oversight to all wounds in the facility including ensuring accurate wound staging, proper measurement, assessments, effective communication with providers to ensure proper treatments were in place. Providing education to staff regarding management and prevention of wounds
Infection Control Coordinator- provided oversight for facility infection control program. Tracked and trended infections to ensure proper interventions and training were in place
Nurse Practice Educator- provided ongoing training and education to facility staff to ensure policies/procedures and state/federal regulations were being followed to ensure positive patient outcomes
Registered Nurse, Genesis Health Care (Gallup, NM) October 2011 – August 2012
Strong patient advocate to implement quality of care
Assessment of patients in a timely and effective manner
Implement individualized plan of care for each patient based on their specific needs