Sandra Housholder NP-C
Frederick,CO
Summary
My professional philosophy centers on delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care that empowers individuals to take an active role in their health. I believe in fostering strong therapeutic relationships built on trust, respect, and compassion. By integrating clinical expertise with a holistic approach, I strive to treat not just the illness, but the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Triage
UC Health Heart & Vascular
04.2024 - Current
- Triage calls and messages for up to 50 providers
- Developed work flow for new program for after hour nursing call coverage
RN Clinic
Boulder Community Health-Boulder Heart
04.2007 - 09.2024
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients with chronic and acute cardiac conditions in a high-volume outpatient cardiology clinic.
- Provided patient education on cardiac health, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and post-procedural care, contributing to reduced hospital readmissions
- Triaged incoming calls and patient concerns, prioritizing urgent cardiac symptoms and coordinating timely follow-ups or emergency interventions.
Nurse Practitioner Student Internship
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed common primary care concerns including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, and depression, ensuring evidence-based care and continuity.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments, diagnosed acute and chronic conditions, and developed individualized treatment plans for patients across the lifespan.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, X-rays, ECGs) to guide clinical decision making and timely interventions.
- Supported transitional care for recently discharged patients, reducing hospital readmissions through close follow-up and medication reconciliation
- Educated patients on lifestyle factors affecting hormonal and reproductive health, including nutrition, stress, and chronic disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians, specialists, and care coordinators to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care
- Observed and assisted in specialty consults including cardiology, sleep medicine, and internal medicine, gaining exposure to complex case management.
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives, including workflow optimization and documentation audits to enhance clinical efficiency.
- Total patients: 729
- Contact Hours: 670
- EMR - Epic, Greenway, NextGen
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05-1997
Skills
- Clinical Data Interpretation
- Patient Assessment
- Telehealth & Remote Monitor
- Quality Metrics & Reporting
- Treatment Planning
- Care Coordination
- Service Oriented
- Emotional Intelligence
- Stress Management
- Empathy & Compassion
- Confidentiality & Work Ethics
- Adaptability & Time Management
Affiliations
American Nurse Practitioner Association Feb 2024-current
Certification
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Colorado License #1001214 Expires 09/2027
- Registered Nurse, RN Colorado License #180374 Expires 09/2027
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ACLS Advanced Certification Institute Expires 12/2025
- Basic Life Support, BLS American Heart Association Expires 12/2025
Publications
AHA Poster Presentation Logistics Coordinator/Contributor PUBLISHED, Feb 2021 - Jul 2024 Erben, A., Housholder, S., Gill, R., Williams, S. A., & Trujillo, N. P. (2021). Individualized protein-based cardiovascular risk stratification: Impact on patient and physician decision-making in patients with real-world cardiovascular disease. Circulation, 143(Suppl_1). https://doi.org/10.1161/circ.143.suppl_1.P027
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Student Internship
08.2024 - 05.2025
RN Triage
UC Health Heart & Vascular
04.2024 - Current
RN Clinic
Boulder Community Health-Boulder Heart
04.2007 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Nursing- Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
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