Sara Zulberti
New Port Richey
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong background in pediatric oncology and hospice care. Expertise in complex case management, delivering compassionate patient-centered care, and advocating for families navigating intricate healthcare challenges, leading to improved patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Metabolic/Genetic Case Manager
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Florida
09.2025 - Current
- Deliverer comprehensive case management for pediatric patients with complex metabolic and genetic disorders, ensuring tailored care plans addressed individual needs
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care among physicians, genetic specialists, dietitians, social workers, and ancillary services to streamline patient care
- Facilitated seamless care transitions across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services to enhance continuity of care for pediatric patients
- Acted as a clinical resource and advocate for patients and families navigating complex care plans
Nurse Liaison
CareCentrix
Tampa
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Coordinated transitions to home care or facility placement, enhancing continuity of care
- Identified post-acute services to support optimal patient outcomes, aligning resources with patient needs
- Reduce hospital length of stay through proactive interdisciplinary collaboration
- Collaborated with hospital case managers to ensure safe, timely discharge planning
Registered Nurse
Elmcrest Children’s Center
Syracuse
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments for youth with illness, injury, or health concerns to inform treatment plans
- Delivered triage services, administered vaccines, and performed phlebotomy to support patient care continuity
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes accurately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans.
Hospice Nurse
Hospice of CNY and The Finger Lakes
Syracuse
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered compassionate home-based hospice care to patients at end of life
- Coordinated individualized care plans for 12–14 patients, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to unique needs
- Addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and caregivers to provide holistic support for patients and families
- Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care, enhancing continuity and quality of patient experience
Pre-Service Review Nurse
UnitedHealth Group
Syracuse
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Evaluated radiology, medication, procedural, home care, and DME requests to assess medical necessity and facilitate patient care
- Applied CMS and MCG guidelines to determine medical necessity
- Guided expedited and Part B review processes to expedite approvals and enhance service delivery
- Reviewed prior authorization requests for Medicare members to ensure compliance with guidelines
- Precepted new RN team members and assisted with quality improvement efforts
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Oncology
Upstate Cancer Center Pediatrics
Syracuse
11.2014 - 11.2021
- Delivered specialized nursing care to pediatric hematology/oncology patients, ensuring comprehensive management of their complex needs
- Executed telephone triage, effectively prioritizing symptoms, treatment side effects, and urgent concerns to facilitate timely interventions
- Partnered with physicians, social work, and case management to coordinate holistic patient care and support services
- Coordinated discharge planning and continuity of care
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Nephrology
Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse
05.2011 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse – Adult Oncology & Medicine
Upstate University Hospital
Syracuse
01.2010 - 05.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY05-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ12-2009
Skills
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Patient and family education
- Utilization review
- CMS guidelines
- Telephonic triage
- Multitasking skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), New York, Active
- Registered Nurse (RN), Florida, Active
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), Active
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Pediatric Metabolic/Genetic Case Manager
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Nurse Liaison
CareCentrix
09.2024 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Elmcrest Children’s Center
06.2024 - 08.2025
Hospice Nurse
Hospice of CNY and The Finger Lakes
11.2023 - 09.2024
Pre-Service Review Nurse
UnitedHealth Group
11.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Oncology
Upstate Cancer Center Pediatrics
11.2014 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Nephrology
Upstate University Hospital
05.2011 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse – Adult Oncology & Medicine
Upstate University Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY Brockport
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Glendale Community College