SARAH J. FISK
Amarillo,Texas
Summary
Compassionate and experienced registered nurse practitioner with more than four years of comprehensive experience in acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse populations. Skilled in analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to make accurate diagnoses. Proficient in using electronic medical records systems o provide efficient and effective patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center
2023.07 - Current
- Responsible for a patient panel of nearly 900 veterans
- Since hire in July 2023, have consistently improved metrics across the board on Team America
- Have diligently pored through patient list for patients who have not been seen in over a year due to lack of provider to be first scheduled
- Completed training well within expected timeframe
- Daily management of my growing census with additional walk-ins
- Per below
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brasher Family Care Clinic
2022.09 - 2023.07
- Decision making skills
- Coordination with patient care teams, ensuring good communication for best possible outcomes for each patient
- Diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute illnesses and injuries
- Diagnosis, treatment, and management of many chronic disease processes such as diabetes, migraines, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma
- Proficient in necessary diagnostic testing for best management of acute and chronic disease processes
- Experienced in complete gynecological care, to include management of birth control, Pap smears, and hormone replacement therapy
- Screenings - ensuring Pap smears, mammograms, immunizations, bone densities, and colonoscopies all up-to-date per national standards for all patients.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Premier Women’s Health
2020.06 - 2022.09
- Per above, plus minor procedures such as skin biopsies and hormone pellet insertions.
Peri-operative Registered Nurse
Panhandle Eye Group
2013.09 - 2020.01
- Pre-operative experience, working to admit patients for elective and emergent eye surgery and assisting with anesthesia, both general and local
- Operating room experience
- Post-operative care of patients to include airway management, stabilization of vital signs, and pain management
- Served as charge nurse to oversee smooth operations of a surgical center that often managed more than 50 cases per day between two operating rooms.
Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Staff Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
2010.06 - 2013.06
- Total care of trauma and major surgery patients, to include assessments, airway management, pain management, assisting with bedside procedures, management of central and arterial lines, intracranial pressure monitors, hemodynamic monitoring and stabilization, dressing changes, and cardiac bypass care.
Captain, Signal Corps
United States Army
2003.06 - 2007.06
- Responsible for the health, welfare, and morale of a platoon of more than 20 soldiers
- Responsible for the maintenance and oversight of millions of dollars of communication equipment, as well as the transfer of top secret and secret data
- Responsible for providing secure communications lines in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom to a brigade of more than 3,000 soldiers.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner -
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, Texas05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse -
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, Texas05.2010
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Excellent oral communication
- Preparing treatment plans
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Care Coordination
- Research utilization
- Critical Thinking
Leadership Experience
- Licensed through the Texas Board of Nursing
- Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Member of the Texas Panhandle Nurse Practitioners Association
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
- BLS certified
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center
2023.07 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Brasher Family Care Clinic
2022.09 - 2023.07
Family Nurse Practitioner
Premier Women’s Health
2020.06 - 2022.09
Peri-operative Registered Nurse
Panhandle Eye Group
2013.09 - 2020.01
Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Staff Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
2010.06 - 2013.06
Captain, Signal Corps
United States Army
2003.06 - 2007.06
Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner -
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse -
West Texas A&M University
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