Sara K. Belle, MSN, CRNP
Bensalem,PA
Summary
Dual certified detail-oriented Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner(ANCC certified) and Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(AANP-Certified) with more than 20 years of nursing experience. Demonstrated proficiency in carefully performing detailed physical examinations as well as a proven track record of accurately diagnosing patients and providing successful treatments, carefully reviewing health history and meticulously documenting patient information.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Greater Philadelphia Health Action
2019.08 - 2022.09
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated 15-17 adult patients per day with acute and chronic health conditions including urinary tract infections, STDs, upper respiratory infections, asthma, hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroidism, GERD, seizure disorder
- Performed physical examination and preventive health services
- Proficient in the use of electronic health records
- Assessed high-risk patients for early detection of symptoms and provided appropriate interventions to reduce hospital readmissions
- Ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted the results
- Electronically prescribe appropriate pharmacologic treatments
- Appropriately handled after hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call telephone coverage
Nurse Practitioner
YesCare Corporation
2022.10 - Current
- Currently work in the Philadelphia prisons
- Assess and diagnose incarcerated patients and determine appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner
- Perform physical examination and preventive health services
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments
- Educate patients about medical conditions and adherence to treatment
- Treat patients experiencing acute withdrawal from drugs and alcohol
- Collaborate with other specialties through appropriate referrals
- Educate patients about medication use and lifestyle modifications to improve health.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Oakwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation
2005.07 - 2019.08
- Led a successful team comprising of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Supervised a 148-bed facility with the team consisting of 22 personnel
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in providing proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA2023-11
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA2018-08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA2014-05
Skills
- Patient Education
- Diagnostic Tests Ordering
- Identify patient Health Problems
- Manage acute and chronic Health Problems
- Utilize therapeutic regimens
- Medication Prescribing
- Test Result Interpretation
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Care Staff Supervision
- Respond to medical emergencies in clinic
- Adhere to universal precautions
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Additional Information
References will be furnished upon request
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
YesCare Corporation
2022.10 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Greater Philadelphia Health Action
2019.08 - 2022.09
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Oakwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation
2005.07 - 2019.08
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
The Sigma Theta Tau Scholastic Achievement Award was bestowed for excellence in scholarship and exceptional achievements in nursing.
Licensure
Certified Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Pennsylvania License # SP020080
Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Pennsylvania License # SP029965
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License # RN546926
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner New Jersey License # 26NJ00948700
New Jersey Registered Nurse License # 26NR10742900
CPR Certified