Sarah Marie Maklad
Stillwater,MN
Summary
Compassionate women's health nurse practitioner dedicated to advocating for women's health through holistic care. Expertise in developing and implementing health promotion plans aimed at disease prevention and improved patient outcomes. Skilled in educating and counseling women on general health concerns, with a focus on metabolic health needs, fertility and pregnancy support. Committed to providing competent and compassionate care throughout the reproductive journey.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Almara Women's Health
Woodbury , MN
07.2024 - Current
- Assist in developing individualized care plans to address patients' unique health needs and goals.
- Educated patients on preventive care, healthy lifestyle choices, and family planning options.
- Manag patient follow-up appointments to monitor health progress and adjust treatments.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic medical records for continuity of care.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Woodwinds Hospital, M Health Fairview
Woodbury, MN
10.2013 - Current
- Provide evidence based patient care by using the nursing process and critical thinking
- Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to provide consistent patient care and excellent customer satisfaction
- Provided information, guidance and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women and their families.
- Guided new families on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation
- Support unit needs including labor, postpartum, NICU, and OR circulating
RN, Labor & Delivery
Western Wisconsin Health
Baldwin, WI
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Labor & Delivery, postpartum, and newborn RN; Float and resource RN for medical surgical and emergency department patients
- Provide individualized nursing care for laboring mothers and postpartum families while using holistic nursing practices
- Communicate with patient/family, medical providers, and the interdisciplinary team regarding the patients plan of care to ensure each patient receives the best possible care
Utilization Management Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield MN
Eagan, MN
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Apply clinical experience, nursing knowledge, and health plan benefit structure to pre-service reviews for government programs clients
- Gather Necessary clinical information through multiple resources
- Coordinate with Providers and members through multiple means of communication to ensure that members have access to care across the network
RN Case Manager
Saint Croix Hospice
04.2011 - 03.2012
- Coordination and implementation of the plan of care for hospice patients and their families
- Provide hands on symptom management
- Educate patients, families, and facility staff regarding disease processes, end of life care and symptom management techniques. Ensure that all home care services are in compliance with current regulations and standards
- Relate professionally with clients, staff, and family members while displaying a positive work attitude
Treatment RN
Presbyterian Homes
New Richmond, WI
11.2010 - 04.2011
- Work cooperatively with a team of Physicians, Therapists, Nurses, Resident assistants, and social workers to provide quality care for all residents
- Provide residents with nursing services and treatments such as wound care, weekly assessments, and medication administration.
RN Case Manager and Director of Nursing/Home
Suite Living
Maplewood
08.2010 - 11.2010
- Care services
- Ensure the health and safety of all clients are met through assessments, development and implementation of appropriate care plans, and supervision of client services
- Supervision of home care staff and on-going training of home care staff.
Education
Masters of Nursing - Women's Health
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2023
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
River Falls, WI05-2010
Bachelor of Science Degree - Physical Education and Health Education
University of Wisconsin – River Falls
River Falls, WI01-2005
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Family Planning
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Epic & TouchWorks Systems
- Patient Education
- Physical Examinations
- Critical Thinking
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Test Result Interpretation
Additional Information
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, Board certified
- Registered Nurse State of Minnesota.
- NRP, stable, BLS certification.
Timeline
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Almara Women's Health
07.2024 - Current
RN, Labor & Delivery
Western Wisconsin Health
08.2016 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Woodwinds Hospital, M Health Fairview
10.2013 - Current
Utilization Management Specialist
Blue Cross Blue Shield MN
03.2012 - 10.2013
RN Case Manager
Saint Croix Hospice
04.2011 - 03.2012
Treatment RN
Presbyterian Homes
11.2010 - 04.2011
RN Case Manager and Director of Nursing/Home
Suite Living
08.2010 - 11.2010
Masters of Nursing - Women's Health
University of South Alabama
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Physical Education and Health Education
University of Wisconsin – River Falls