Summary

Sarah Davison

Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Phoenix, Arizona

+1-602-***-****

adxxhp@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced healthcare professional of 23 years. Strong interpersonal skills. Organized and detail-oriented. Dedicated to exemplary patient outcomes and following treatment guidelines. Evidence-based practice is emphasized in clinical practice. Strong focus on listening, addressing patient concerns, and answering in terms patients can easily understand. Willingness to work with all members of the medical team, listen to their suggestions to improve results and maximize patient satisfaction.

Work experience

Registered Nurse-Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Banner Select, Phoenix, Arizona

Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix, a high-acuity, 755 bed Level I Trauma Center See below, Registered Nurse-Pre-op and PACU at Banner University Medical Center

05/2022 - current

Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified Pop Healthcare, Tempe, Arizona, Primary Care

11/2018 - 07/2020

Performing detailed head-to-toe physical assessment and taking health history . Recording patients' medical histories and symptoms. Ordering, administering, and analyzing diagnostic tests. Diagnosing health issues. Administering medicine and other treatments. Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed. Creating strategies to improve and manage patients' health.

Registered Nurse-Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Good Samaritan (changed to Banner University Medical Center 2015), Phoenix, Arizona

07/2010 - 11/2018

Interviewing pre-operative patients and families/caregivers. Determining clinical needs of diverse patients. Establishing and maintaining quality relationship with patients and relatives of patient to effectively communicate pre- and post-operative teaching. Taking charge of assigning patients, reviewing records to

assess their medical conditions, and directing physician to schedule a therapy, as necessary. Assisting with sterile procedures. Working collaboratively with hospitalists, specialists, floor nurses, ED nurses, respiratory

therapists. Determining if patients can be safely discharged to home or SNF or reporting to other units such as cardiac cath lab, endoscopy, observation unit, or nursing unit. Consistently providing exceptional patient

care to continuously secure new patients. Instructing patients on their disease, treatment, and care plan to enhance their quality of life and promote a positive attitude. Functioning effectively as preceptor for nursing students and educating them on nursing skills including the prioritizing, direct patient care, medication administration, school counseling, disease processes, and health promotion teaching skills when educating patients.

Registered Nurse-Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Rose Medical Center, Denver, Colorado

07/2008 - 07/2010

Interviewing pre-operative patients and families/caregivers. Caring for post-operative patients including osteopathic, plastics, pulmonary, and cardiovascular. Collaborating with anesthesiologists, PACU, pre-op, and floor nurses. Managing patient care as well as medication, orders and treatments. Monitoring cardiac

and physical status of the patient under care. Maintaining patient's critical records and assisting with execution of the physician's orders. Developing plan of care that included educational and discharge planning interventions.

Registered Nurse-Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona

See above

04/2004 - 07/2008

Registered Nurse- Hospice

Hospice of the Valley, Mesa, Arizona

02/2000 - 04/2004

Assessing, coordinating care, monitoring, and treating the hospice patient, emphasis in palliative care. Evaluating and treating of dyspnea, neuropathic pain, bone pain, nerve compression syndrome, nausea,

cough, and anxiety associated with end-stage disease processes. Treating patients with sensitivity according to their faith, beliefs, ethnicity, culture, gender-identification, and family dynamics. Supporting and educating

families. Coordinating plan of care with social workers, music therapy, massage therapy, and chaplain.

Registered Nurse- Neurology Intensive Care Unit Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona

01/1998 - 02/2000

Assessing and treating Level I neurological traumas (subdural hematomas, MVAs, motorcycle collisions, gunshot wounds, blunt force traunma, and falls); poisonings (rattlesnake bites, unintentional poisonings);

suicide attempts; and CVA (hemorrhagic and ischemic). Evaluating and treating diseases such as meningitis or Guillain Barre Syndrome that is impacting respiratory integrity. Managing extraventricular drains (EVD) or intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring with bolt or EVD, ventilator, arterial lines, and central line management. Completing neurological assessments to both conscious and unconscious patients. Managing emotional distress with family members. Assisting in the end of life care. Overseeing organ donation and procurement. Facilitating brain death testing.

Registered Nurse-Extern, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona

05/1998 - 01/1998

All aspects of Intensive Care Unit registered nurse with the exception of medication administration. Essentially, a "Student Nurse" prior to graduating from nursing school. Assisting in intubations, patient exams, routine physical assessment, treatment, evaluation, collaboration with healthcare team

Certified Nursing Assistant

Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona

01/1997 - 05/1998

Vital signs, bed baths, collaboration with registered nurse on patient care, blood glucose monitoring, assist patient with ambulation. "Patient Sitter" for suicide watch, combative or compulsive patient at high risk of self harm or physical risk to healthcare staff, and patients suffering alcohol withdrawal. Units worked at Certified Nursing Assistant: Rehabilitation Unit (spinal cord paralysis, head injury, chronic vegetative state, intubated), Neurology Intensive Care Unit, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Telemetry, and Medical Surgical General Unit.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing Grand Canyon University

Master of Science in Nursing, Acute Care Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

08/2014 - 06/2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Grand Canyon University Bachelor of Science in Nursing

08/1992 - 12/1997

Skills

Proficient head-to-toe assessment and health history

Assessment of patient's health literacy and subsequent relevant, appropriate health education Advocating for Spanish speaking patients, conversational Spanish

Strong clinical judgment

Charting and clinical documentation

Emphasis in evidence-based practice in clinical setting HIPPA compliance

Teamwork and conflict resolution

Certifications

Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the state of Arizona, license #AP11341 2018-present, expires 04/01/2024

Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona, license #RN101403, 1998-present, expires 04/01/2024

Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) 1998-present Basic Life Support (BLS) 1998-present

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