Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Susan  Gabbard

Susan Gabbard

Family Nurse Practitioner
Tucson,AZ

Summary

Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong focus on surgical assistance, health education, and clinical documentation. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive health assessments and educate diverse patient populations on current and potential health issues.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

United Health Group - Optum Health
Tucson, Arizona
09.2024 - 07.2025
  • Completed annual health assessments for Medicare and Medicaid patients in a clinic setting.
  • Reviewed current medications, labs, and imaging.
  • Education on current and potential health issues associated with patients.
  • I was laid off from this position due to company down sizing and reconstruction.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Arizona Oncology - Colorectal Surgical Associates
Tucson, Arizona
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • I worked with the colorectal team treating patients in a clinic for various ailments, including colorectal cancer, post-op care, colostomy care, hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, anal fissures, chronic constipation, and pelvic floor disorders.
  • I first assisted the surgeons in the operating room with various surgeries, including robotic procedures, laparotomies, colostomy creations, and anal procedures.

Family Nurse Practitioner

United Health Group, Optum
Tucson, Arizona
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Conducted annual health assessments for Medicare and Medicaid patients.
  • Reviewed medications, laboratory results, and imaging studies.
  • Educated patients on current and potential health issues.

Family Nurse Practitioner

United Health Group, Optum
Tucson, Arizona
01.2015 - 03.2021
  • Completed annual health assessments for Medicare and Medicaid patients in their home.
  • Reviewed current medications and labs.
  • Performed screenings, including blood pressure, HgA1C, vascular checks, and neuropathy assessment.
  • Education on current and potential health issues associated with patients.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08-2014

Certificate - Surgical First Assist

National Institute of First Assists
Centennial, CO
01-2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-1997

Skills

  • Surgical assistance
  • Health education
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessment
  • Diagnosis formulation
  • Medication management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

United Health Group - Optum Health
09.2024 - 07.2025

Family Nurse Practitioner

Arizona Oncology - Colorectal Surgical Associates
03.2023 - 09.2024

Family Nurse Practitioner

United Health Group, Optum
03.2021 - 03.2023

Family Nurse Practitioner

United Health Group, Optum
01.2015 - 03.2021

Master of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Certificate - Surgical First Assist

National Institute of First Assists

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arizona
Susan GabbardFamily Nurse Practitioner
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