SARAH FLORA
Goldsby,OK
Summary
Passionate and knowledgeable healthcare professional extending a progressive background of 25+ years in the medical field seeing patients across the lifespan from newborn to geriatric. Possess certification as Certified Wound Care Nurse-Advanced Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioner. Solid clinical management of acute and chronic wounds and a variety of complex physical and mental health conditions while considering treatment and health care planning. Implement patient-centered interventions from evidence-based guidelines. Collaborate with treatment teams and community partners.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse Practitioner
Advanaced Wound Therapy
05.2024 - 03.2026
- Assessed and managed complex wound care treatments for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on wound management techniques and best practices.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance healing outcomes and patient satisfaction.
- Mentored junior nurses in advanced wound care techniques and clinical assessments.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels among staff members and encouraging teamwork.
- Executed skin biopsies and incision and drainage procedures to address patient needs.
Nurse Practitioner
Optum Housecalls/ Judge Group
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted comprehensive in-home patient assessments on the geriatric population including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam to d.
- Performed evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Identified diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Nurse Practitioner
Women's Health Clinic
08.2015 - 05.2024
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided reproductive health care for males and females from pre-teen through menopause, well exams, age specific screenings, STI tests, and treatment.
- Achieved high patient satisfaction through effective insertion and removal of hormonal and non-hormonal IUDs and etonogestrel implants.
- Involved in performing psychiatric illness screenings to make informed assessments and recommendations to appropriate mental health professional or specialist.
- Assumed a leadership role as a preceptor to Nurse Practitioner students, offering guidance and feedback regarding performance and learning needs.
Nurse Trainer
Children First Program /Oklahoma State Department of Health
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Taught newborn, infant, and toddler assessment, development, safety, anticipatory guidance topics, parent education, and health promotion strategies to nurse home visitors,
- Mentored nurse home visitors, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.
Nurse Practitioner
Affordable Quality Care
06.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided primary care for patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric, within a family practice clinic serving Medicaid, Medicare, under insured, and Self-pay patients.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations for all ages, including newborn and geriatric, and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Achieved improved patient health through effective chronic disease management.
- Enhanced acute illness treatment outcomes by implementing efficient care strategies.
- Increased patient recovery rates by expertly performing incision and drainage of abscesses.
- Strengthened patient care continuity with comprehensive emergency room follow-up.
- Advanced adult mental health care, resulting in better patient support and recovery.
Public Health Nurse
Oklahoma State Department of Health
07.2000 - 11.2012
- Assisted in a statewide implementation of a nurse-home visitation model with approximately 150 nurse home visitors across the Oklahoma.
- Delivered professional nursing services by conducting home visitations with first-time mothers ensuring quality nursing care is provided to clients.
- Provided direct supervision, training, evaluation, and weekly reflection for 8 nurse home visitors in Cleveland and McClain Counties.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities.
- Regularly created and implemented quality assurance and quality improvement measures to ensure performance standards were exceeded.
- Developed and facilitated training sessions to ensure program proficiency among participants.
- Developed strategic networks with community stakeholders to effectively identify and respond to community needs.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY05-2020
MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner - undefined
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY05-2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
East Central University
Ada, OK05-2000
Skills
- Chronic Wound Care Management/Treatment and Advanced Therapies
- Physical Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment
- Mental Health Assessment, Diagnosis, & Treatment
- Mental Health Pharmacological Interventions
- Chronic and Acute Illness Pharmacological Interventions
- Patient Education
- Patient-Centered Care
- Home-Based Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Exhibit solid critical and analytical thinking skills while staying calm and composed in highly stressful environments
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to operate effectively within a team environment
- Proven to be warm and engaging while showing real empathy toward others while identifying individual circumstances to overcome specific challenges
- Utilize effective decision making and judgement skills to solve problems of varying degrees of complexities
- Recognized for leadership traits with the ability to lead, guide, and mentor junior staff members to ensure they are performing up to company standards
- Capable of coordinating multiple priorities through effective time management and organizational efficiency
Accomplishments
- Trained, mentored, supervised nurse practitioner students and health care staff creating confidence and ensuring effective treatment.
- Created and implemented regular quality assurance and quality improvement measures.
- Collaborated with community partners to ensure local public health needs were met.
- Received recognition by multiple team members as an exceptional team player, rapport establisher, empathic listener, and patient advocate.
- Nominated and awarded for exceptional patient care.
- Graduated from Leadership Institute
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Association of Oklahoma Nurse Practitioners (AONP)
- American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Chi Pi Chapter
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Oklahoma Expiration: April 30, 2028
- Multistate Registered Nurse Expiration: April 30, 2028
- AANP Expiration: June 3, 2029
- PMHNP Expiration: August 4, 2030
- CWCN-AP Expiration: April 30, 2030
- OBNDD Expiration: Oct 2026
- DEA Expiration: Sep 2026
- Basic Life Support Expiration: Dec 2026
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Formulate the appropriate diagnosis based on the history, physical and psychological examination, and clinical findings.
- Remain well-versed in patient care for chronic and acute wounds, a variety of different acute and chronic conditions, and psychiatric illnesses.
- Provide fast and efficient healthcare.
- Clinical management for a variety of acute and chronic wounds, complex mental health conditions, and acute and chronic illnesses.
- Make appropriate referrals for additional evaluation and/or for adjunctive psychosocial interventions.
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse Practitioner
Advanaced Wound Therapy
05.2024 - 03.2026
Nurse Practitioner
Optum Housecalls/ Judge Group
07.2023 - 07.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Women's Health Clinic
08.2015 - 05.2024
Nurse Trainer
Children First Program /Oklahoma State Department of Health
06.2015 - 06.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Affordable Quality Care
06.2014 - 11.2015
Public Health Nurse
Oklahoma State Department of Health
07.2000 - 11.2012
MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner - undefined
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
East Central University
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Frontier Nursing University