Sydney Salter
Arlington,VA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with 6+ years as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurse and certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Pursuing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, specializing in patient-centered care, health policy advocacy, and advancing population health. Proven expertise in managing complex cases, fostering collaboration among healthcare teams, and implementing evidence-based practices. Recognized for strong organizational skills, teamwork abilities, and steadfast commitment to leadership and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Graduate Teaching Assistant
George Mason University
05.2024 - Current
- Lead undergraduate nursing students in patient outreach and education, focusing on disease processes, medication management, lab results, and follow-up care
- Coordinate care, including referrals and transitions to other facilities and specialties
- Update guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Independently treat and provide comprehensive care for MAT patients
- Collaborate with peer recovery specialists, social workers, psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners, and pharmacists
- Mentor and precept nurse practitioner students in the clinic
Registered Nurse 4, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Inova Children’s Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Provide direct care for 1-2 critically ill patients requiring invasive hemodynamic pressure lines and monitoring devices, mechanical ventilation, artificial airways, and therapies such as CRRT and ECMO
- Communicate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop optimal treatment plan and deliver holistic care
- Serve as charge nurse, supervising nursing staff for a 25-bed unit while rounding on team members, patients, and families
- Precept new graduate nurses, nursing students, travel nurses, and experienced nurses new to the PICU
Nursing Assistant
Mason and Partners Health Clinics
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Completed patient care tasks and intake, including triage, vital signs, vision and hearing screenings, and provided patient education with the extensive use of medical translators
- Performed head-to-toe assessments on children for school physicals and reported findings to medical providers
- Assisted health care providers in navigating patients through community resources
- Earned a Public Health Certificate with 700 clinical hours
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Organization
- Peer mentoring
- Leadership strength
- Collaborative teamwork
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Class, Emergency Nurses Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
Credentials
- FNP-BC
- CCRN
- RN
- BSN
Awards
- Inova Health Systems Nursing Excellence Award in Team Collaboration, 2023
- Inova Health Systems Nursing Star Award, 2019, 2020
Volunteer Experience
COVID-19 Vaccinator, 01/21, Administered vaccines safely and effectively to eligible members of the community., Educated patients on current best practices and potential vaccine side effects.
Organizations
- Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners
- Virginia Nurses Association
- GMU’s Student Nursing Research Conference Committee
Timeline
Clinical Graduate Teaching Assistant
George Mason University
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse 4, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Inova Children’s Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Mason and Partners Health Clinics
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Trauma Nursing Core Class, Emergency Nurses Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
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