EMILY E. SULLIVAN
Plainville,MA
Summary
Advanced practice provider with experience in inpatient neurosurgery, hospitalist care, and outpatient orthopedic spine. Provides evidence-based evaluation, patient education, care coordination, and follow-up for complex medical, surgical, and chronic pain needs across the lifespan.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Provider- Outpatient
University Orthopedics
East Providence, RI
09.2025 - Current
- Assess, evaluate, treat, and provide appropriate referrals to both operative and nonoperative orthopedic spine patients
- Coordinated referrals, prescriptions, and communication with specialists to ensure seamless patient care across various settings.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, medications, and recovery plans, enhancing understanding and adherence to care plan.
Advanced Practice Provider- Inpatient, Hospitalist
Women & Infants Hospital
Providence, RI
10.2023 - Current
- Provide acute inpatient hospitalist care at an advanced provider level.
- Manage a wide variety of medical-surgical patients with a particular focus on early pregnancy, postpartum and medical oncologic care for women of all ages
Advanced Practice Provider- Inpatient, Neurosurgery
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Provide acute inpatient neurosurgical care at an advanced provider level
- Manage preop, post op and non op neurosurgical patients with a variety of disease processes including traumatic brain injuries, aneurysmal bleeds, brain and spine tumors, degenerative spine conditions and infections
- Managed complex cases of severe TBIs, coordinating care to stabilize patients and facilitate recovery
- Executed bedside procedures such as nasogastric tube insertions, JP/hemovac placements, and lumbar drain management to ensure patient comfort and recovery
- Ordered and interpreted imaging studies including CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, and EEGs to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
- Work collaboratively with broad care team including Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Hematology/Oncology, Radiation/Oncology, Neuroradiology, Plastic Surgery, Palliative Care/Hospice, Case Managers, Social Workers and more
Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care
Brookside Medical Associates
Cumberland, RI
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Delivered primary care for patients through diagnosis, treatment, and referrals, ensuring continuity of care and follow-up
- Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions, coordinating care for heart disease, lung disease, and mental health disorders
- Assess and treat acute illness from mild upper respiratory infections to pneumonia, and pulmonary embolisms
- Provided preventative services including well child, adult, and gynecologic exams to promote health and early detection
Registered Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
02.2015 - 10.2018
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with acute and chronic illnesses on medical-surgical telemetry units, ensuring patient well-being and satisfaction.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions, effectively addressing patient symptoms and contributing to treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis College
Weston01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Weston, MA01-2015
Bachelor of Arts - English, Psychology
University of Vermont
Burlington01-2009
Skills
- Epic, Athena, EClinical Works, Cerner
- Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Spine, Internal Medicine
- Acute and Chronic Pain Management
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Student Precepting/Teaching
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network
Timeline
Advanced Practice Provider- Outpatient
University Orthopedics
09.2025 - Current
Advanced Practice Provider- Inpatient, Hospitalist
Women & Infants Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Advanced Practice Provider- Inpatient, Neurosurgery
Rhode Island Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care
Brookside Medical Associates
10.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
02.2015 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Bachelor of Arts - English, Psychology
University of Vermont