Sara Szanzer, MSN, APN, FNP-C

*** ******* **** ***** **** River, NJ 08755

Sara Szanzer www.linkedin.com/in/sara-szanzer

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EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Chamberlain University (Addison, IL) 12/2022

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Specialty Track

• 3.94 GPA - Member Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) New Jersey City University Accelerated BSN (Jersey City, NJ) 05/2017 Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts Excelsior College (Albany, NY) 12/2015 LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (FNP-C) American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Advanced Practice Nurse State of New Jersey (26NJ01475000) Exp. 5/2026 Registered Nurse (RN) State of New Jersey (26NR19388400) Exp. 05/2025 Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Exp. 11/2023 NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Internal Medicine – Dr. Shoshana Bacon, CHEMED Health Center (Lakewood, NJ) 125 Hours Internal Medicine – Dr. Prabhat Sinha, Ocean Family and Geriatrics Associates Inc. (Toms River, NJ) 125 Hours Geriatrics and Internal Medicine – Dr. Ana Vladu, Geriatric and Internal Medicine (Tinton Falls, NJ) 250 Hours Pediatrics – Dr. Israel Zyskind, Precious Health of Lakewood (Lakewood, NJ) 125 Hours HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

RN– Johnson Rehabilitation Institute – Ocean University Medical Center (Brick, NJ) April 2020- February 2022

• Assessed, cared for, and participated in the plan of care for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, pneumonia, head trauma, multiple fractures, spinal cord injuries, limb amputations, and surgeries, among other patients with physiotherapy needs

• Administered medications, vaccinations, IV therapy, and central line, wound, ostomy, and tracheostomy care

• Acted as patient advocate in facilitating the successful transition of patients to their home environments RN – Pediatric Affiliates (Lakewood, NJ) July 2019- April 2020

• Administered medications, vaccinations, and wound care

• Performed basic lab tests, urinary catheterizations, vision and hearing screenings, sutures and staples removal Nurse Care Manager – Centers Plan for Healthy Living (Lakewood, NJ) October 2017- July 2019

• Assumed care for acute and chronically ill members of the health plan via telephonic management

• Conducted regular assessments, created a plan of care, and facilitated goal attainment and problem resolution

• Provided counseling in health maintenance and disease management and liaised between the physician and patients. RN – Fountain View Care Center (Lakewood, NJ) August 2017- December 2017

• Assumed professional responsibility for and delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients in a subacute setting

• Conducted ongoing assessment, administered medications and treatment, and provided tracheostomy and wound care

• Collaborated within interdisciplinary health care team Medical Assistant – Ocean County Internal Medicine (Lakewood, NJ) July 2014- January 2016

• Performed medication reconciliation and health history recording

• Performed basic lab tests and provided basic treatments

• Participated in patient health management and continuum of care VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Chai Lifeline (Lakewood, NJ) October 2009- September 2012 Special Children’s Center (Lakewood, NJ) October 2008- September 2012 Batya (East Brunswick, NJ) October 2011- July 2012 Bais Kaila High School Helping Hand Program (Lakewood, NJ) October 2008- June 2011 HONORS AND AWARDS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing member – February 2022-Present Dean’s List – New Jersey City University – Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Nurse Corps Scholarship Award –2016

Valedictorian – Excelsior College–Testing and Training International Program – 2015

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