Karen Sadler
Waverly,Iowa
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable family nurse practitioner seeking full time employment. Working family nurse practitioner with 4 years of experience in otolaryngology, skin cancer, and dermatology. With a history of 26 years of registered nursing experience in school nursing, hospice, neonatal, and OB/GYN healthcare environments. I am committed to providing deep compassion and listening skills with the focus on health education and promotion, solving patient problems and concerns. Proven ability to engage and communicate with different age groups in person and through telehealth. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists-ASCENT
Waterloo, IA
10.2020 - Current
- Diagnose and treat allergies, sinusitis, polyps, nasal obstruction, epistaxis, skin cancer assessments and a wide range of dermatological conditions
- Conduct patient assessments, including medical history review, examinations and diagnostic evaluation in person and through telehealth
- Manage patients from a diverse population of all ages with a wide range of pathology with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention with evidence based research
- Provide leadership among colleagues and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
- Perform minor procedures such as nasal endoscopy, excisions of skin lesions, skin shave biopsies and nasal cauterization
RN Case Manager
Care Initiatives Hospice
Waterloo, IA
01.2017 - Current
- Care of the hospice patient in their homes and in various nursing homes.
- Provides acute symptoms management, admissions of families and patients to hospice care services and meaningful deaths for patients.
- Works with the grieving families in support and communication of loved ones needs.
- Provide interdisciplinary care for a case load of 12-15 patients of various ages
Charles City District Wide School Nurse
Charles City CSD
Charles City, IA
08.2014 - 06.2020
- Care of chronic and acute ill students in K-12 grades on daily basis (approximately 1500 students) including diabetics, seizures, asthma, behavioral and mental health issues.
- Daily medication regimen for all students in 4 different school buildings, include emergency and behavioral.
- Develop health care plans for students with chronic health related issues including congenital anomalies, diabetes, seizures, spina bifida, and mental health concerns.
- Health screening and promotion.
- Initiated and maintained Medicaid paperwork for over 40 students in the school district which resulted in a revenue of $800,000 for the 2019 school year.
- Work with families on a daily basis communicating about various student needs and concerns.
Weekend Package on Call Hospice RN
Cedar Valley Hospice
Waverly, Iowa
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Care of the hospice patient in home and in area nursing homes.
- Respond to after hour acute symptoms management, deaths, and admissions.
- Works with the grieving families in support and communication of loved ones needs.
- On call 64 hours per weekend with work patient time of 20-32 hours per weekend.
District Wide School Nurse
Central Springs CSD
Nora Springs, Iowa
08.2007 - 08.2014
- Care for the health related needs of all students in district.
- Approximately 700 students in 2 school buildings.
- Health teaching and promotion for middle school including student based wellness programs such as Fuel Up to Play 60, food taste testing and Team Nutrition healthy choices.
- Developed staff wellness program for district.
Newborn Staff Nurse
Waverly Health Center
07.2005 - 08.2007
- Care of women through labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assist with cesarean sections in surgical suites.
- Care of newborns after delivery.
- Teaching of child birth classes and newborn cares.
- 24-32 hours per week.
Newborn Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
01.2000 - 07.2005
- Care of women through labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assist with cesarean sections in surgical suites.
- Care of newborns after delivery.
- Teaching of child birth classes and newborn cares.
- Care of Level 2 intensive care newborns with various medical needs.
- 24-32 hours per week.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing RN license
Mount Mercy University
Skills
- Electronic health records systems
- Patient Education
- Patient Communication
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Plan Development
- Prescribing medications
- Health Promotion
- Leadership and autonomy
Certification
Accredited through American Nurse Association
Licensed in the state of Iowa
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists-ASCENT
10.2020 - Current
RN Case Manager
Care Initiatives Hospice
01.2017 - Current
Weekend Package on Call Hospice RN
Cedar Valley Hospice
01.2015 - 01.2017
Charles City District Wide School Nurse
Charles City CSD
08.2014 - 06.2020
District Wide School Nurse
Central Springs CSD
08.2007 - 08.2014
Newborn Staff Nurse
Waverly Health Center
07.2005 - 08.2007
Newborn Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center
01.2000 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing RN license
Mount Mercy University
Accredited through American Nurse Association
Licensed in the state of Iowa
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