Sarah Koldenhoven, FNP-BC
Elmhurst,Illinois
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner with 1.5 years of experience conducting Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations for Veterans, supported by an 8-year foundation in emergency nursing as a Registered Nurse. Skilled in comprehensive clinical assessment, documentation, and evidence-based decision-making, with a proven ability to evaluate complex medical histories and deliver thorough, objective evaluations. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering respectful, high-quality care to the Veteran population.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner's Group, LLC
04.2024 - Current
REGISTERED EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Edward-Elmhurst Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2024
REGISTERED TRAVEL EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Advantage RN
03.2017 - 08.2020
REGISTERED EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Advocate Christ Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2017
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Chamberlain University
07.2023
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - undefined
Loyola University Chicago
05.2015
Skills
- Perform comprehensive Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations for US veterans, adhering to all VA and VHA guidelines
- Conduct detailed medical histories, full systems reviews, physical examinations, and structured assessments for a wide range of conditions
- Document findings with precision, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance for federal disability evaluations
- Highly skilled in producing clear, legally defensible, and detail-oriented medical reports that align with VA standards, DBQs, and evidence-based documentation practices
- Utilize advanced interviewing techniques to gather patient-reported symptoms and functional limitations
- Apply clinical judgment while maintaining objectivity and evidence-based reporting
- Able to integrate patient history, objective findings, and clinical guidelines to form accurate assessments, identify red flags, and determine necessary follow-up or referral
- Skilled in assessing range of motion, strength, gait, ADL/IADL limitations, and other functional indicators relevant to disability determination
- Emergency & Trauma Nursing Experience
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified, American Nursing Credentialing Center, August 2023
- Registered Nurse, Illinois Board of Nursing, May 2015
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Illinois Board of Nursing License, November 2025
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner's Group, LLC
04.2024 - Current
REGISTERED EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Edward-Elmhurst Hospital
09.2020 - 04.2024
REGISTERED TRAVEL EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Advantage RN
03.2017 - 08.2020
REGISTERED EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Advocate Christ Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2017
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - undefined
Loyola University Chicago
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
Chamberlain University