Sara Darensbourg
La Place,LA
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 10+
years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of EPIC, eClinical Works, HIS, and Microsoft.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
DePaul Community Health Center
10.2013 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
- Utilized telehealth technology effectively, increasing convenience for patients while maintaining high-quality care standards.
Agency Registered Nurse
Gifted Nurses
06.2009 - 09.2013
- Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Contributed valuable input during interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights from direct patient interactions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
- Conducted assessments of arterial and venous breast signals of post breast reconstruction.
- Facilitated discharge planning of breasts incisions, body incisions, Jackson-Pratt drains, pain management, and medication management.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Medical Center
08.2005 - 09.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
New Orleans, LA05.2005
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Excellent oral communication
- Preparing treatment plans
- Behavioral Health
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Electronic Medical Records
- Telehealth services
- Women's and Men's health
- Diagnosis Formulation
- Physical Examinations
- Medication Education
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Coordination
- Medication Prescribing
- HIPAA Education
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Drug Enforcement Administration License - current
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
DePaul Community Health Center
10.2013 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse
Gifted Nurses
06.2009 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ochsner Medical Center
08.2005 - 09.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
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