Ingrid Sawyer, MSN, FNP-C
***********@*****.*** 623-***-**** • Surprise, AZ
Graduated and certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner with 850+ hours of clinical precepted hours in hours in primary care (pediatric, adult, and geriatric) as well as endocrinology. Emphasizes on preventative and ongoing care, performs diagnostic tests and screening evaluations. Develops effective treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases.
Dedicated, experienced Registered Nurse with results-oriented expertise in multiple facets of care including, but not limited to telemetry, cardiac rehabilitation, ICU, progressive care, public health, and community education. Highly accomplished in educating patients to maintain good health through comprehensive disease management and development of healthy lifestyles.
Areas of expertise include:
Professional Experience
Banner Del E. Webb • Sun City West, AZ • February 2022 - June 2022 Behavioral Health RN
Key Accomplishments:
• Performs initial assessment and create a plan of care with patient to help reach patient’s goals through hospitalization.
• Assess, documents and reports behavioral and medical changes to the medical/specialist team.
• Uses verbal de-escalation and therapeutic interventions to de-scalate patients’ behaviors that can be potentially dangerous.
Embry Women’s Health • Phoenix, AZ • June 2020 - November 2020 COVID-19 TESTING FNP
Key Accomplishments:
• Test children and adults for COVID-19 using nasopharyngeal or/oropharyngeal test.
• Explains procedure to clients in a respectful and using vocabulary they can understand
• Provides education regarding the tests differences; symptoms to look out for, quarantine vs isolation differences and when/how should they be used
• Use PPE as per protocol to ensure personal safety as well as colleagues and family safety Freelance FNP • Phoenix, AZ • June 2020 - November 2020 Contract with film production company as an infection control specialist Key Accomplishments:
• Screens crew and talent prior to all personnel being allowed in the set
• Provides education to crew members and talent regarding infection control guidelines to prevent COVID-19
• Ensures protocols are follow by all personnel during production shooting Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ • October 2019 to Nov 2019 NURSE PRACTITIONER - STD CLINIC
Community Partnerships Self-Management Education Lifestyle Modifications
Cardiovascular Conditions Public Health/Vaccines Bilingual (English - Spanish)
Chronic Diseases Recovery Processes Data Management Ingrid Sawyer
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Assessed and performed physical emotional examination to individuals presenting to the public health STD clinic. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify patient’s diagnoses. Provided onsite treatment, education, and referrals as needed.
Key Accomplishments:
• Provided non-judgmental, respectful care to all patients regardless of socioeconomic status.
• Provided care and education in both English and/or Spanish as per patient’s needs.
• Explained patient all procedure including blood drawn, examination, medications (injections and tablets), to ensure understanding and comfort
Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ • December 2018 to Oct 2019 REGISTERED NURSE HOME VISITOR - NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP Created and maintained a trustworthy relationship with first time mothers of low socioeconomics to improve physical, emotional and mental healthcare outcomes, as well as improving their social determinants of health.
Key Accomplishments:
• Over 90% client retention rate.
• 100% attendance rate to trainings related to physical, mental health maintenance and abuse prevention.
• 100% of clients receiving prenatal care and taking their prenatal vitamins.
• 100% of clients’ newborns receive pediatric care.
• 90%vaccination rate for new borns.
Honor Health • Phoenix, AZ • 2016
REGISTERED NURSE- TELEMETRY
Ensured exchange of information between multiple parties was concise, clear, and beneficial to all involved with an emphasis on dedication to positive progress. Supplied expert assistance with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultations.
Key Accomplishments:
• Built and maintained strong relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Improved patient satisfaction by 20 percent.
Arizona Living Well Institute • Phoenix, AZ • 2012 to 2015 TRAINING AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Created community partnerships to expand chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) across the valley. Worked closely with The Maricopa Department of Public Health (MDPH) to develop the Million Hearts Initiative.
Key Accomplishments:
• Trained, educated, and mentored community health workers to facilitate workshops (English/Spanish) and provide basic health education in their communities.
• Partnered with key non-profit and for profit organizations to buy into the Million Heart Initiative and to identify participants and leaders within the organization and their communities.
• In collaboration with MDPH, developed and implemented free health clinics in low socioeconomic communities.
• Coordinated and supervised over 15 CDSM (chronic disease, diabetes self-management, chronic pain, and cancer) workshops with over 150 participants collecting pre/post evaluation on the program as well as change in individual biometrics to document program efficacy. Ingrid Sawyer
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• Organized, collected data to prepare reports presented to stakeholders and community partners. Trained over 50 lay leaders in English or Spanish a year to become facilitators on the Stanford CDSMP to increase individual, organizational and community capacity for health and wellness. Maricopa Department of Public Health • Phoenix, AZ • 2011 REGISTERED NURSE- COMMUNITY EDUCATOR
Taught individuals, nursing schools, and the public about preventative care, specifically related to proper vaccination. Performed epidemiologic investigations during communicable disease outbreaks. Key Accomplishments:
• Led free vaccine clinics for children at various public events.
• Partnered with local churches to provide over 200 free flu vaccines for the uninsured and underinsured.
• Prepared and presented evidence based vaccination modules to different nursing colleges.
• Collaborated with the epidemiology group during communicable diseases outbreaks providing through investigation, patient education and follow up.
Scottsdale Healthcare • Scottsdale, AZ • 2010 to 2011 REGISTERED NURSE- OUTPATIENT CARDIAC REHABILITATION Became well versed in an intricate system of coordinated healthcare interventions and communications vested in improving health of large populations. Provided the best possible, most up-to-date information to patients and their families in order create an environment where well-informed decisions could be comfortably made. Key Accomplishments (at Scottsdale Healthcare):
• Taught weekly group and individual nutrition classes with patients after cardiac events.
• Increased patient compliance with cardiac rehabilitation by 10 percent over a six month period through frequent patient follow up calls.
• Improved patient outcomes by increasing communication with providers. Additional Experience
Registered Nurse at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center Registered Nurse at Maryvale Hospital
Family Nurse Practitioner Precepted Clinical Experience Endocrine and Metabolic Care at Endocrinologist Associates, 2018 Endocrine and Metabolic Care at Midtown Endocrine Associates, 2018 Family Practice Care at Mayo Clinic Family Medicine, 2018 Family Practice Care at Honor Health Medical Group, 2018 Internal Medicine at Pinnacle Care Internal Medicine, 2017 and 2018 Pediatric Care at Dr. B’s Children’s Office, 2017
Women’s Health Care at Bethany Women’s Healthcare, 2017 Internal Medicine at Christopher Stalberg, M.D., 2016 to 2017 Education & Credentials
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ 2018
GPA 3.9/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Phoenix, AZ 2009
GPA 3.9/4.0
Diploma in Nursing
BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Phoenix, AZ 2006 GPA 3.6/4.0
Certified Nursing Assistant
AMERICAN RED CROSS Lowell, MA