Sara Wipf
Rochester,MN
Summary
Certified Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in managing acute and chronic health conditions in both hospital setting and clinical practice. Expertise in patient and family education to enhance health outcomes, complemented by exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and organize projects effectively, resulting in improved quality of patient care. Committed to advancing healthcare practices through continuous professional development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner-Nephology
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
Rochester, MN
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Assessed safety risks within a home environment that could impact a patient's recovery process.
- Provided information on treatment procedures, doctor-prescribed tests, and medication use to both patients and their caregivers.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients in accordance with their wishes.
- Identified potential problems early on through comprehensive assessments of patients' medical history and current conditions.
- Counseled families regarding lifestyle changes or modifications for better health management.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting diagnosis, treatments administered, medication dosages, patient response to treatment and medication regimens.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse Adult Critical Care (Medical Intensive Care Unit)
MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
01.2021 - Current
- Deliver critical care to patients within the medical ICU by providing specific guided treatments by a team guided and collaborative care based on the critical needs of each individualized patient need,but not limited to post cardiac arrest, GI bleeds, drug overdoses, Intoxications, Respiratory Failure,COVID, Heart Failure, and other Chronic conditions
- Monitor, document,report patients' conditions and clinical changes to physicians promptly/intervene promptly
- Prepared and transported critical intubated patients for CT scan, MRI, X-ray, and surgery based on orders/guidance
- Proficient in monitoring and supporting hemodynamic status, titrating, pain medication drips monitoring as well as pulmonary Cath, Artline, CVP, titrating vasoconstrictive/vasodilation B/P, sedation, and CCRT therapy in line with Mayo Clinic policies, procedures, and standards
- Prepped cardioversions, adult emergent intubation medications, and ventilators on several events to ensure a seamless transition and operation
Registered Nurse at the United States Air Force Neonatal Intensive Care
US NAVAL HOSPITAL
Okinawa, Japan
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Delivered difficult IV and lab draws in multiple extremely high-stress situations and cared for critical neonates in post-resuscitation status, additionally aided in hospital-wide difficult IV/labs draws with babies and children as needed
- Provided education, guidance, and advice to many families on safe sleep programs, car seat safety, and proper insertion with the end goal of the hospital receiving a bronze medal in Safe Sleep Education
- Improved professional knowledge, expertise, and skills by participating in numerous lifesaving events (code purple) involving high-stress situations including Mom/Baby
- Supervised and coordinated as a charge nurse a team of 2 to 3 staff members 5-6 patients depending on patient census per shift and ensured a safe and efficient patient staff and patient load every shift
- Utilized special neonatal equipment, including ventilators, incubators cardiac monitors, cardiac arterial lines, and peripheral lines including but not limited to PICC lines, UVC/UAC Broviac, NG, and OG feeding tubes
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis College Graduate School
12-2024
Bachelors - Nursing
Chamberlain University
12.2013
Associates - Nursing
Presentation College
Aberdeen, SD12.2011
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Family health promotion
- Health education
- Diabetes management
- Health promotion
Certification
- CCRN 2025
- ACLS 2025
- PALS 2025
- TNCC 2028
- ANCC 2028
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner-Nephology
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Adult Critical Care (Medical Intensive Care Unit)
MAYO CLINIC
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse at the United States Air Force Neonatal Intensive Care
US NAVAL HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 01.2021
- CCRN 2025
- ACLS 2025
- PALS 2025
- TNCC 2028
- ANCC 2028
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Regis College Graduate School
Bachelors - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associates - Nursing
Presentation College
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