Sara Michelle Eaton, DNP, FNP-C
Brookwood,AL
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with 21 years of experience in a nursing provider role with majority of experience in home care. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of veteran's care through top-of-the-line quality care, time management and prioritization.
Overview
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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
CRNP
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
- 2008-2012: Provide medical care for two inpatient psychiatric units in collaboration with physicians
- Jan 2012 to current: provide adult and geriatric medical care in Home Based Primary Care program
- Prescribe medications and manage therapies in alignment with evidence-based clinical guidelines
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed evidence-based treatment plans for Veterans
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to support accurate clinical decision-making
- Managed chronic disease follow-up, medication adjustments, and preventive care interventions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate referrals and continuity of care
- Educated Veterans on treatment plans, medication adherence, and self-management strategies
- Identified changes in patient condition and initiated timely clinical interventions
- Applied VA clinical guidelines to support safe, consistent, and patient-centered care
- Mentored nursing staff on assessment standards, documentation accuracy, and workflow efficiency
- Facilitated continuity of care by maintaining accurate electronic medical records and updating treatment plans accordingly.
CRNP
Amedisys Hospice
2021 - 2026
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Comprehensive assessments for appropriate hospice care based on Medicare guidelines
CRNP
University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Clinical adjunct faculty for FNP program
- Faculty advisor for nursing students in clinical settings, reinforcing evidence-based practice and professional communication.
CRNP
Med Center South
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Provided medical care for infants to geriatrics in an urgent care setting in collaboration with physicians, performed skills such as suturing, simple I&D and toenail removal.
RN
Amedisys Home Health
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Admission and field nursing visits, RN case manager for team of patients in rural Alabama, assisted with Quality Management Program
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure seamless interdisciplinary treatment.
- Monitored vital signs, symptoms, and medication responses to detect changes requiring timely intervention.
- Conducted comprehensive home health assessments to identify patient needs and update individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on wound care, medications, and disease management at home.
- Documented skilled nursing visits and OASIS data accurately in health records
RN
Community Home Health
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Director of Nursing, assisted with start up of home care agency including hiring staff, managing schedules and payroll
- provided direct patient care in the home, as well as management duties of the agency
- Responsible for Quality Management program, State certification and annual surveys for the agency
- Provided quality and management oversight for Bibb Medical Center home health agency also
TSICU-RN
DCH Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Direct patient care for trauma surgical intensive care patients
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and monitored responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and care teams to coordinate treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on procedures, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes requiring immediate clinical intervention.
- Maintained infection control standards and supported safe patient care practices.
TSICU-LPN
DCH Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Direct patient care for trauma surgical intensive care patients
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes promptly to registered nursing staff.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, and treatment procedures following established protocols.
LPN
Heritage Health Care Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Direct patient care for long term nursing home patients
- Administered medications and injections while monitoring residents for adverse reactions and documenting responses accurately
- Measured vital signs and reported condition changes promptly to registered nurses and care team members.
Education
DNP -
University of Alabama
01-2020
MSN - FNP Track
Samford University
01-2005
ADN - undefined
Shelton State Community College
01-1999
Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
Shelton State Community College
01-1996
Skills
- Advanced assessment
- Team leader
- Health promotion
- Emergency management
- Quality improvement
- Crisis Intervention
- Veteran and caregiver education
Affiliations
Current national certification with American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as Family Nurse Practitioner
Certification
NPAA, AANP, West Alabama Nurse Practitioner Association and Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society.
Timeline
CRNP
University of Alabama, Capstone College of Nursing
01.2017 - 01.2019
CRNP
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
CRNP
Med Center South
01.2005 - 01.2014
RN
Amedisys Home Health
01.2002 - 01.2005
RN
Community Home Health
01.2000 - 01.2002
TSICU-RN
DCH Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2000
TSICU-LPN
DCH Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.1999
LPN
Heritage Health Care Center
01.1997 - 01.1999
Practical Nurse Diploma - undefined
Shelton State Community College
ADN - undefined
Shelton State Community College
MSN - FNP Track
Samford University
CRNP
Amedisys Hospice
2021 - 2026
DNP -
University of Alabama
VHA Committees
Current Medical Executive Committee GEC member, Current co-chair of TVAMC APRN council since 2018, Previous TVAMC APRN council chair 2016-2018, Previous FPA Facility Coordinator (assisted with facility changing APRNS over to FPA, provided guidance to facility from ONS, coordinated and communicated with state board of nursing and state board of medical examiners, assisted with updating APRN functional statements and policies), Previous Peer Review Committee voting member, Previous Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee member representing APRN council and GEC