Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Memberships
Achievements and Honors
References
Timeline
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Sarah Wiklund

Knoxville,TN

Summary

With a robust background in midwifery, I excel in delivering comprehensive prenatal, postpartum care, and specialize in PCOS, fertility workups, and HRT. My mentoring of students across various stages showcases my leadership, while my development of patient care protocols highlights my innovative approach to women's healthcare. Skilled in labor and delivery management and fostering professional development, I bring proven results and a dynamic skill set to the team.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse Midwife

University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive care to mothers during prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
  • Provided comprehensive GYN care for patients from adolescence through menopause, specializing in PCOS, fertility workups, and HRT.
  • Mentored midwifery and nurse practitioner students, fostering their clinical skills and professional development.
  • Created educational resources to improve patient understanding and engagement.
  • Developed and implemented protocols to enhance practice operations and patient care.

Registered Nurse

Park West Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Prepared patients for surgery including helping anesthesiologists with central lines, arterial lines, nerve and spinal blocks

Certified Nurse Midwife

Tennova Women's Health Specialists and Midwifery Services
Powell, Tn
09.2015 - 05.2021
  • Delivered comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and GYN care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
  • First assisted during cesarean sections
  • Mentored midwifery, nurse practitioner, and medical students, fostering their clinical skills and professional development.

Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
09.2011 - 08.2015
  • Directed the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Committee as Co-Chair, spearheading strategies for prevention and treatment.
  • Guided nursing students and onboarded new nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment in the Medical Intensive Care Unit.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Education

Masters of Science - Nursing specializing in Nurse-Midwifery

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
12.2010

Skills

  • Labor and delivery management
  • Prenatal care
  • Postpartum care
  • Family planning
  • Contraceptive counseling
  • Infertility evaluation
  • Menopause management
  • Routine gynecological care

Certification

  • American Midwifery Certification Board, 12/01/29, CNM 2471
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nursing License, 08/01/26, 20377
  • Registered Nursing License, 08/01/26, 180280
  • Taking MSCP exam 6/2025

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Nurse-Midwives
  • The Menopause Society
  • Sigma Theta Tau, Epsilon Sigma Chapter

Achievements and Honors

  • Kathleene Suzanne Nelson Scholarship, 07/01/14
  • American College of Nurse-Midwifery Annual Meeting Student Work Program, 02/01/14
  • Cum Laude at East Tennessee State University, 12/01/10
  • Academic Performance Scholarship, 08/01/06 to 12/01/10
  • Dean's List at East Tennessee State University, 12/01/06 to 12/01/10

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nurse Midwife

University of Tennessee Medical Center
07.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Park West Medical Center
10.2021 - 07.2022

Certified Nurse Midwife

Tennova Women's Health Specialists and Midwifery Services
09.2015 - 05.2021

Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
09.2011 - 08.2015
  • American Midwifery Certification Board, 12/01/29, CNM 2471
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nursing License, 08/01/26, 20377
  • Registered Nursing License, 08/01/26, 180280
  • Taking MSCP exam 6/2025

Masters of Science - Nursing specializing in Nurse-Midwifery

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Tennessee State University
Sarah Wiklund