Sarah Heath, FNP-C
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience in outpatient and inpatient clinical care. Expertise in managing acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases, including preventive, general, and interventional cardiology. Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs Cardiology
Colorado Springs , CO
09.2022 - Current
- Provide general cardiology care in an outpatient setting in collaboration with a supervising cardiologist, averaging 15 patient visits per day, and producing 474 RVUs monthly over the last 6 months.
- Conduct a comprehensive patient assessment using a physical exam, EKGs, various cardiac tests, and lab diagnostics to evaluate cardiovascular health needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and testing based on patient evaluations and the latest ACC/AHA guidelines.
- Participated in quarterly weekend call rotations and monthly overnight call shifts, providing inpatient consultation and managing acute cardiac admissions and consultations efficiently.
Nurse Practitioner
Coastal Carolina Multispecialty Associates, LLC
North Charleston, SC
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Outpatient heart failure management at Trident Medical Center involved seeing 12 to 15 patients daily, with the goal of optimizing medical therapy, reducing hospitalizations, and improving NYHA functional class.
- Optimized treatment regimens for acute and chronic heart failure patients by adjusting diuretics, titrating GDMT, and coordinating with a cardiologist to improve symptom control and reduce readmissions.
Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs Cardiology
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Provided outpatient cardiology care with rotating inpatient coverage in collaboration with cardiologists.
- Managed general and interventional cardiology patients through comprehensive assessments, examinations, and appropriate testing.
- Developed management plans aligned with current clinical guidelines for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on heart health, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
Registered Nurse
Penrose Hospital
Colorado Springs , CO
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Administered medications, wound care, IV therapy, and telemetry monitoring for cardiovascular unit patients.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and available treatment options.
- Acted as preceptor for new graduate RNs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Central
Colorado Springs , CO
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Night shift charge nurse providing quality care to stroke and medical surgical patients.
- Supervise clinical nurse staff and patient care technicians.
- Assist nursing staff to ensure quality, safety measures, and nursing interventions are met.
- Responsible for incoming patient assignments
Registered Nurse
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
Lenior City, TN
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided quality care to 6-7 medical surgical patients each shift.
- Collaborated with care team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Monitored telemetry
- Administered medications and tracked patient responses in acute care environments.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Athens, TN05-2012
Skills
- Cardiovascular management
- Clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation and use of EHR
- Effective communication with patients and the clinical team
- Effective and timely management of patient calls, questions, test results, and urgent requests
- Stress test administration
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Community outreach
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification - Family Nurse Practitioner Certification No F02180297 exp Feb 2028
- Colorado Board of Nursing - APN.0993803-NP exp 9/2025
- Colorado Board of Nursing - RXN.0103227-NP exp 9/2025
- Colorado Board of Nursing - RN. 1622430 exp 9/2025
- ACLS/BLS - exp 12/2025
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs Cardiology
09.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Coastal Carolina Multispecialty Associates, LLC
10.2021 - 08.2022
Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs Cardiology
07.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Penrose Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Central
07.2013 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
05.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan College
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