Sara Ackerman
Pueblo
Summary
Looking to combine years of experience as a nursing professional with recently earned psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner skills. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven professional.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
UC Anschutz/Colorado Mental Heath Hospital CMHHIP
06.2023 - Current
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to stabilize patients experiencing acute distress or at risk for harm to self or others.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator
Centura Health
06.2018 - 06.2023
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trauma Nurse Coordinator & Trauma Program Manager
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center
10.2014 - 09.2017
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse & Educator
Parkview Medical Center
06.2008 - 09.2014
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Education
Post Master Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO12.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Ohio University
Athens, OH06.1997
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Discharging
- Disease Management Programs
- Patient Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Discharge Recommendations
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
UC Anschutz/Colorado Mental Heath Hospital CMHHIP
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator
Centura Health
06.2018 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2018
Trauma Nurse Coordinator & Trauma Program Manager
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center
10.2014 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse & Educator
Parkview Medical Center
06.2008 - 09.2014
Post Master Certificate - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Ohio University
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