SARAH THROWER
MSN CRNP PMHNP
Hollidaysburg, PA *6648
adyrmr@r.postjobfree.com
JANUARY 2023
Post Masters Certificate Psyche Mental Health NP
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
AUGUST 2017
MSN
FNP Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA
MAY 1983
BSN
University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
WORK EXPERIENCE
October 2020 - Current
CRNP Matrix Medical
Assessed clients in their homes for safety and medical Performed medication reconciliation recognizing
Performed thorough physical assessments and review of Managed 50% more than required visitations per company Skilled at working independently with full autonomy and conditions
discrepancies and problem solving to increase safety and compliance
mental psychiatric capacity, and used detailed education to enhance client health outcomes
protocols
collaboratively in a team environment of supervisors and physicians
October 2019 - July 2020
CRNP Impact Counseling Ebensburg
Assess and treat SUD clients with MAT
Coordinate care, diagnostics, treatments, education, and Performed assessment and review of drug screens,
preventive care of 25 clients per day.
establishing trust and use of contingency management and motivational interview to increase successful results, assisting multiple clients to terminate methamphetamine use.
Highly qualified and board certified CRNP
driven to build strong relationships with
clients and families. Acts as a patient
advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Flexible, independent self-starter delivering
client centered and evidence based care.
Independent Opioid epidemic researched
white paper delivered to President, PA
senators and Opioid Commission. SBIRT
presentations delivered to state
representatives. Personally motivated to
improve opioid treatment, prevention and
outcomes for persons suffering SUD, as well
as other psychiatric issues.
October 2018 - October 2019
CRNP Accessible Recovery Services Johnstown and
Altoona PA
Assess and treat SUD clients with MAT
Coordinate care, diagnostics, treatments, education, and Performed assessment and review of drug screens,
preventive care of 25 clients per day.
establishing trust and use of contingency management to increase successful results, assisting multiple clients to terminate methamphetamine use here as well
June 2018 - January 2019
CRNP James Evan Zandt Veterans Hospital
Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of
Developed individualized treatment plans for Veterans Increased safety and outcomes by immediately
diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of Veterans symptoms.
with complex medical needs.
recognizing, and quick referral, of multiple Veterans to ER or diagnostics. My response time was applauded by
director.
February 2008 - August 2013
BSN Travel Agencies
Wilkes Barr General, Salem Veterans Hospital, Greater Medical, St.Lukes Hospital System, Dallas VA Medical Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, Washington County Led teams using critical thinking to problem solve driving Provide and coordinate multidisciplinary care for critically Baltimore Medical Center, Holy Spirit Hospital, Merritt Center, Pitt County Medical Center, Johns Hopkins, Medical Center
successful client outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
ill trauma, urgent, and cardiac populations in large fast- paced urban medical centers
Knowledge Acute and Chronic Health Issues
Patient Health Information Access
Critical Thinking
Health and Wellness Education
Medical History Review
Addiction and Co-occurring disorders
Teamwork and Collaboration
Excellent Communication
SKILLS
American Association Nurse Practitioners
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
American Society Addiction Medicine
AFFILIATIONS
Nationally Certified Nurse Practitioner # 031967
Dual License CRNP: PA & VA
DEA # MT4664997
24 Hour Buprenorphine Waiver # 16122474
Additional Masters Courses:
Biobasis of AOD Addiction Group
Counseling with pediatric
emphasis Introduction to SA
Counseling Co-occurring
Disorders SA Theories and
Interventions for:
Certificate in Drug and Alcohol
Counseling Carlow University
Pittsburg, PA August 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
Collaborate with culturally diverse team members:
Administered medications and treatment to clients and physicians, P.T., social workers, and therapists.
monitored responses while working with healthcare
teams to adjust care plans.
May 2007 - August 2007
BSN Supervisor of Nursing Sunnyview
Rehabilitation Center
Conduct Medical Utilization reviews on 100 clients Supervised ancillary staff and coordinated care for 100 Assess clients and determine urgent services transfer Used critical thinking skills to solve client and families Performed physician rounds with multiple doctors
long-term residents.
problems
employed with Sunnyview
August 1982 - August 1992
BSN Registered Staff and Charge RN
Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore
Provide and coordinate total client care in multiple Responsible for orienting new nursing staff to policy and Performed charge duties including staff assignment and disciplines: oncology, CCU, orthopedics, and M/S.
procedures.
daily function of 24-bed oncology unit resolving conflict, and issues for staff, clients, and families.