Research statement:-Total Worker Health, Organization of Work, Workers Compensation Studies
Biographical statement: Krysta Sands, MSN, APRN, NP-C, graduated from South University in 2019 with her Master's in Nursing with Specialization in Family. She went into Occupational Specialization shortly after attaining her license to practice. She has a total of 10 years experience in Nursing with a total of 6 in the medical practice setting. She opened her own Occupational Clinic in 2021 to perform Occupational Readiness and Preventative Exams. Not only that, but she performs many Toxic Substances exposure exams for Veterans as well. As Owner, she implemented preventative education for her clients on managing their chronic diseases to remain in the workplace. Furthermore, she has served in leadership roles to include advanced practice Councils and Preceptorship of Students.
6/24/17-9/9/2017–Orlando Heart and Vascular Surgery- Micheal Herringshaw, APRN
• Performed health histories and physical health assessments
• Patient population(Geriatric >65yrs)
• Reported assessment findings to preceptor and documented necessary findings
• Interpreted lab findings, EKG’s and follow up in a timely manner
• Documentation completed utilizing Point of Click Care System documentation system
• Executed great customer service skills per preceptor
9/30/2017-12/16/2017-Urgent Care/Primary Care of Daytona Beach - Ejaz Ahmed , MD
• Performed health histories and physical health assessments
• Patient population(School age-Geriatric)
• Performed vaginal exams, cultures, breast exams, treatment of STD’s, treatment of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc
• Reported assessment findings to preceptor and documented necessary findings
• Interpreted lab findings, EKG’s and follow up in a timely manner
• Documentation completed utilizing eClinicalWorks HER documentation system
1/13/2018-3/31/2018-Women's Health- Whitney Shoemaker, DO
• Performed health histories and physical health assessments
• Patient population
• Performed vaginal exams, cultures, breast exams, treatment of STD’s, surgery prep,
• Reported assessment findings to preceptor and documented necessary findings
• Interpreted lab findings, and follow up in a timely manner
• Wrote prescriptions for patients according to diagnosis and interpreted data
• Documentation completed utilizing eClinicalWorks EHR documentation system
4/7/2018-6/23/2018-Pediatrics-Clermont Pediatrics- Adam Figuiola, APRN
• Performed pediatric health histories and physical health assessments
• Became competent in diagnosing AOM, EOM, scoliosis and developmental delays
• Reported assessment findings to preceptor and documented necessary findings
• Interpreted lab findings, follow up in a timely manner, referral when necessary and escribed medications to patient pharmacy.
• Documentation completed utilizing Athenahealth EHR documentation system
1/12/2019-3/30/2019-Pediatrics-Lake Mary Pediatrics- Allyson West, APRN
• Performed pediatric health histories and physical health assessments
• Became competent in diagnosing AOM, EOM, scoliosis and developmental delays
• Reported assessment findings to preceptor and documented necessary findings
• Interpreted lab findings, follow up in a timely manner, referral when necessary and escribed medications to patient pharmacy.
• Documentation completed utilizing Athenahealth EHR documentation system
4/6/2019-12/21/2019- Fall 2019 -Island Doctors- Gemma Villapando, APRN
• Performed pediatric and adult health histories and physical health assessments
• Became competent in diagnosing various skin conditions, STD’s, Fractures, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and management of Diabetes
• TB testing and follow up, small procedures (I &D, suturing)
• Reported assessment findings to preceptor and documented necessary findings
• Interpreted lab findings, follow up in a timely manner, referrals when necessary and wrote prescriptions for patients
• Documentation completed utilizing paper documentation
• Central Florida Nurse Practitioner Council- Immediate Past President, President, Past Vice President, Past Social Media Relations Chair,
* References are available upon request