Sara Karl-Lusardi
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at West Michigan Cardiology, spearheading the launch of innovative cardiac rehabilitation and prevention programs. Expert in preventive care and patient education, excelling in interprofessional collaboration, and enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in both clinical and educational roles, my approach transforms patient care through health promotion and disease management strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse-Practitoner
West Michigan Cardiology
04.2021 - Current
- Took charge as program director to introduce the West Michigan Cardiology's Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation program, overseeing its implementation and ongoing management. Additionally, created and initiated Autonomic Dysfunction and PAD-SET programs within this framework.
- Promoted the field of Preventative Cardiology through the efficient operation of a dedicated clinic for primary and secondary prevention.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
Corewell Health
12.2015 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with care team members and patients' families to directly provide intensive care, to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
UP Health System - Marquette
12.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided direct patient care, collaborated with the care team and patients/families to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Detroit Mercy
05.2014
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Patient Education
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, AANP, issued 6/29/2020
- Advanced Cardiac Life Saving certified
- Basic Life Support certified
Additional Information
- American Society of Preventative Cardiology
- Graduate Assistant Teaching Assistant for Grand Valley State University August 2017-April 2019
- Graduate Assistant Research Assistant for Grand Valley State University August 2019-April 2020
- Assisted on retrospective study with the Trauma Team at Spectrum Health, on older adults who have experienced a ground level fall.
- Doctoral Project published on Scholar Works
Timeline
Nurse-Practitoner
West Michigan Cardiology
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
Corewell Health
12.2015 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
UP Health System - Marquette
12.2014 - 11.2015
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Detroit Mercy
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