Sara Waite
Nurse Practitioner
Summerville,SC
Summary
New graduate Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive education and training in conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness. Encompassing goals of team collaboration, improving healthcare, and new skill development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Trident Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trident Medical Center
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN05.2020
Skills
Team Collaboration
Decision-Making
Reliability
Time management abilities
Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
ACLS
Additional Information
COVID-19 vaccine 2022 x2
Influenza vaccine 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trident Medical Center
07.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Trident Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Freed-Hardeman University