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Sarah Meyers
Lebanon,OR
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of clinic experience and another 5 years of registered nursing experience. Non-nursing graduate degree in education. Enthusiastic about preventative care, mental health care and patient/family education. Additional training in mental health with a focus on suicide assessment and reduction, reproductive loss care, and sexually transmitted infections. In-depth knowledge of Athena, Epic, Practice Fusion.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Dove Medical
Family Nurse Practitioner
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Wellness care for women: pregnancy diagnosis, limited obstetric ultrasound procedure and interpretation, STI testing and treatment, cervical cancer screening, low-intensity mental health care, treatment of hypertension, superficial infections, urinary tract infections, and early prenatal care.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on increasing patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educator: Prenatal Education Classes.
- "Bridge Care" to connect women to PCPs, OBGYNs, and Psychiatry in the area.
- Care coordination of local area resources for patients and families.
Oregon Integrated Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
09.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Comprehensive care of patients across the lifespan as a primary care provider.
- Management of chronic and acute illnesses.
- Care coordination of local area resources for patients and families.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for efficient documentation and data management.
The Corvallis Clinic Pediatrics
Registered Nurse
02.2017 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Telephone triage and advice for pediatric patients, care coordination with pediatric specialists, medication administration, urinary catheters, care, and management of.
- The Corvallis Clinic Code Team, Joint COVID Triage Team (2020).
- For a period of approximately three months, from January to March 2019, I worked in the Urology department, assisting with the medical treatment of urinary incontinence, uroscopy, urostomy procedures, TNS for overactive bladder, and the installation of chemotherapy into the bladder.
Samaritan Urgent Care
Registered Nurse (RN)
08.2016 - 02.2017
Job overview
- Triage, medication administration, temporary casting and splinting, blood draws, catheters as needed, wound care, and patient education.
- Administered patient assessments to determine urgent care needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Sweet Home School District
Alternative Education Teacher
01.2014 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Temporary teaching contract in alternative education, working with students on credit recovery and individualized education plans.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching strategies for optimal learning outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and administration to enhance educational support.
East Linn Christian Academy
Science and Health Teacher
08.2010 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Middle and high school science and health teacher with duties comprising all aspects of classroom management, student instruction and assessment, and curriculum design and implementation. Taught Life Science, Biology, Physical Science, Health, and Anatomy and Physiology.
- Head of the Science Department.
- Advisor, National Honor Society.
- Assessed student progress through evaluations and tailored instructional strategies.
- Organized health awareness events to promote healthy lifestyle choices among students.
- Fostered strong relationships between schools and local healthcare providers, arranging guest speakers and field trips for students to gain real-world insights into the field of healthcare.
- Updated course materials regularly to ensure alignment with current state standards and industry trends in health education.
Sand Ridge Charter School
Teacher
08.2008 - 06.2010
Job overview
- A 3rd-grade teacher with duties comprising all aspects of classroom management, student instruction and assessment, and curriculum design and implementation taught middle school integrated science for one period per day in addition to 3rd-grade duties during the second year.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Integrated technology into lessons to promote interactive learning experiences for students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
Simmons UniversityBoston, MA
Master of Science Nursing from Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
05.2021
University Overview
- Awarded Donna Wong Writer's Award for article published in Pediatric Nursing Journal: Exploring Recreational Screen Time and Social Anxiety in Adolescents
- Student Advisory Council
Lane Community CollegeEugene, OR
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
01.2016
University Overview
- Dean's List all terms 2014-2016
- Elected to President of Student Nurses Association 2015-2016
Corban UniversitySalem, OR
Master of Science from Education
01.2011
University Overview
- Thesis: How Boys Learn-Differences in Classroom Settings and Teaching Methods for the Male Gender
Corban UniversitySalem, OR
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
01.2005
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Clinical decision making
- Medication education
- Mental health care
- Health promotion strategies
- Evidence-based practice implementation
- Staff training and mentorship
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Family education
Accomplishments
Published in Pediatric Nursing Journal
Recipient Donna Wong Writer's Award
Featured on Pediatric Nursing Journal Podcast
Recipient James Naibert Health Care Scholarship
Affiliations
Christian Medical and Dental Society
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- APRN Oregon License #202108271PNP-PP
- RN Oregon License #201605506
- ANCC Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner
- DEA: #MM9649659
- BLS Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- PMH-C Perinatal Mental Health Certified
Interests
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dove Medical
06.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Oregon Integrated Health
09.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
The Corvallis Clinic Pediatrics
02.2017 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse (RN)
Samaritan Urgent Care
08.2016 - 02.2017
Alternative Education Teacher
Sweet Home School District
01.2014 - 06.2014
Science and Health Teacher
East Linn Christian Academy
08.2010 - 06.2012
Teacher
Sand Ridge Charter School
08.2008 - 06.2010
Corban University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Simmons University
Master of Science Nursing from Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Lane Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Corban University
Master of Science from Education