Sara Cavazos
Acworth,GA
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in various healthcare environments. Proficient in clinical decision-making and patient care, with a strong emphasis on collaboration. Committed to ongoing professional development to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Works as a clinical instructor in the hospital setting for the undergraduate-nursing department while facilitating the learning process through lectures, demonstrations, group discussions and hands-on training
- Responsible for instruction, monitoring and evaluation of bachelor level students via clinical performance, critical thinking and problem solving methods, and assignments
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Wellstar
Metro Atlanta, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Conducts comprehensive assessments and provides timely treatment for patients presenting with acute medical conditions
- Orders and interprets appropriate testing to aid in the diagnosis and management of patients' health conditions
- Able to float and function in any clinic/health park effectively and efficiently
Nurse Practitioner, Telemedicine
Little Mountain Clinic
Virtual, GA
06.2023 - Current
- Conducts virtual and in-person patient consultations via telemedicine platforms, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations for a diverse range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Including, but not limited to, primary care, urgent care, hormone replacement, wound care and weight loss
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
08.2015 - Current
- Works as a provider in a busy and high acuity emergency room, providing care to a diverse patient population
- Provides quality care to patients through physical assessment, laboratory and radiological interpretation, specialty consultation and eventual admission/discharge
- Responsible for training and developing new employees and new graduate APPs
- Utilizes telemedicine platforms to deliver remote healthcare services in hopes of reducing unneeded emergency room visits
Nurse Practitioner, Aesthetics
SkinClique
GA
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Provides personalized consultations in the comfort of patient's homes and develops customized treatment plans tailored to patient goals and preferences
- Performs a variety of cosmetic procedures proficiently and safely, including but not limited to neurotoxin injections, dermaplaning, chemical peels, and skin care consults
- Demonstrates expertise in facial anatomy and aesthetics to achieve natural-looking results while addressing patients' desired outcomes
- Educates patients on skincare routines, post-treatment care instructions, and long-term maintenance strategies to optimize treatment outcomes and ensure patient satisfaction
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine
Grady Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Worked as a provider in a busy and high acuity emergency room, providing care to a diverse patient population
- Provided quality care to patients through physical assessment, laboratory and radiological interpretation, specialty consultation and eventual admission/discharge
Nurse Practitioner, Intervention Spine/Pain
Alliance Spine and Pain Management
Atlanta, GA
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided comprehensive care to patients with various chronic and acute pain complaints
- Able to determine appropriate interventions and medication regimens for patients through accurate physical exam techniques and interpretation of imaging studies
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine
Apollo MD
Atlanta, GA
06.2010 - 10.2014
- Worked as a provider in several Metro Atlanta emergency rooms, delivering quality and efficient patient care to variety of patients, from newborn to geriatric
- Responsible for taking quality history and physicals, determining appropriate testing/medication delivery and making diagnoses
- Proficient in procedures such as, but not limited to, incision and drainage of abscess, EKG interpretation, various suturing techniques, foreign body removal, endotracheal intubation and reduction of fractures/dislocations
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Floyd College
Rome, GA01-2005
Associate of Applied Science -
Floyd College
Rome01-2005
Certificate - Paramedicine
North Metro Technical College
Acworth, GA01-2002
Certificate - EMT
North Metro Technical College
Acworth, GA01-2000
Skills
- Emergency and urgent care
- Wound management
- Aesthetic procedures
- Telehealth expertise
- Women's health and HRT
- Weight management
Certification
Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner
- Certified Wound Care Professional
- Aesthetic Provider
Licenses
- Georgia/Compact
- Washington
- Iowa
- Ohio
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Kennesaw State University
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Aesthetics
SkinClique
01.2024 - 04.2025
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Wellstar
11.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Telemedicine
Little Mountain Clinic
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine
Grady Healthcare
08.2020 - 08.2022
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine
Emory Healthcare
08.2015 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Intervention Spine/Pain
Alliance Spine and Pain Management
06.2014 - 08.2015
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine
Apollo MD
06.2010 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Floyd College
Associate of Applied Science -
Floyd College
Certificate - Paramedicine
North Metro Technical College
Certificate - EMT
North Metro Technical College
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