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Sarah Updegraft MSN CNM, WHNP-BC, PMH-C

Saranac Lake,NY

Summary

Compassionate Midwife/Women's Heath Care provider with almost 15 years out-of- hospital, in-hospital and community-based experience, with a strong foundation of over 30 years involvement in issues of health and safety. Expert in providing thorough and trauma-informed healthcare to birthing people and babies including prenatal, postpartum, and well-client care. Committed to improvements in maternal mental health and the overall wellbeing of birthing people and families.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse Midwife

Adirondack Health
08.2020 - Current
  • Provide antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, well-woman, and problem gynecological care in clinic and hospital setting
  • Complete mental health screenings, intakes, referrals, and follow-up care/management for pregnant and postpartum clients


Faculty Instructor

North Country Community College
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for didactic and clinical portion of Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing Maternal-Child Health courses
  • Assisted Practical Nursing students with skills acquisition
  • Lead small group Practical Nursing seminar focused on written and oral skills

Bilingual Nurse-Home Visitor

Nurse Family Partnership
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Conducted regular home visits to first-time at-risk pregnant and parenting families from 28 weeks gestation through 2 years postpartum
  • Provided pregnancy, postpartum, family planning, and parenting support, education, and resources
  • Completed mental health, substance use, and Ages and Stages screenings
  • Assisted families with goal planning

Certified Nurse Midwife

The Birth Center: Holistic Women's Healthcare
03.2009 - 01.2017
  • Provided antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care/management for low-risk clients in an out-of-hospital setting
  • Provided well-woman and problem gynecological care

Registered Nurse

The Birth Center
11.2004 - 04.2008
  • Provided labor support and assisted midwives with births
  • Responsible for assessment and care of parent and newborn from birth through 12-hour postpartum stay
  • Completed home visits at 2-3 days postpartum
  • Assisted in compiling monthly statistics of birth outcomes
  • Co-taught 4-week Childbirth Preparation Class

Registered Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
09.2003 - 04.2005
  • Responsible for assessment, support, care of, and teaching for low- and high-risk pregnant clients from admission and birth through discharge to postpartum unit

Women's Advocate

Domestic Violence Center
06.2001 - 11.2002
  • Carried a caseload of four families at domestic violence emergency shelter for women and children
  • Completed intakes, family needs assessments, and crisis counseling
  • Assisted women with medical, legal, housing, and employment needs and referrals
  • Answered crisis calls on domestic violence hotline involving counseling, referrals, and guiding families into shelter

Education

MSN - Nurse Midwifery And Women's Health

Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY
01.2009

BSN - Nursing

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
12.1995

Skills

  • Prenatal care
  • Birth control and family planning
  • Routine gynecological care
  • Mental health screenings and assessment
  • Trauma-informed care

Affiliations

Postpartum Support International - New York State Chapter At-Large Board Member

Certification


  • Postpartum Support International - Perinatal Mental Health Certification
  • Surgical First Assist for Cesarean Births
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
  • Trauma Informed Care Provider - Lakeside Global Institute
  • Infant Massage Educator
  • American Midwifery Certification Board
  • National Certification Corporation




Timeline

Certified Nurse Midwife

Adirondack Health
08.2020 - Current

Faculty Instructor

North Country Community College
08.2019 - 05.2022

Bilingual Nurse-Home Visitor

Nurse Family Partnership
01.2017 - 07.2019

Certified Nurse Midwife

The Birth Center: Holistic Women's Healthcare
03.2009 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse

The Birth Center
11.2004 - 04.2008

Registered Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
09.2003 - 04.2005

Women's Advocate

Domestic Violence Center
06.2001 - 11.2002

MSN - Nurse Midwifery And Women's Health

Frontier Nursing University

BSN - Nursing

Cleveland State University

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology

University of Pennsylvania

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