Tara Sanabria
Burlington,CT
Summary
Dedicated and conscientious 24-year seasoned nursing professional with advanced practice degree focused on patient advocacy and optimization of care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
09.2021 - Current
- Conduct site visits to evaluate FNP students and preceptors during clinical rotations
- Precept FNP students for adult clinical rotation
APRN
HealthDrive
West Hartford , CT
06.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary care services to elderly patients with chronic illnesses in long term care
- Provide care to sub-acute patients post hospitalization in short term rehab
- Educate families about end-of-life planning issues such as advanced directives and hospice care
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for patients
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
St Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Hartford, CT
06.2012 - Current
- Monitor postoperative patients following surgical procedures per ASPAN standards
- Assist Anesthesia staff with the administration of blood patches, epidural catheters, nerve blocks
- Provide phase II care to patients post surgery including discharge instructions, medication teaching and correct use of assistive devices
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
UConn Surgery Center
Farmington CT, CT
04.2015 - 08.2019
- Responsible for the care of post-surgical and post-procedural patients following administration of general anesthesia
- Responsible for discharge teaching including incisional care, medication teaching and correct use of assistive devices
- Responsible for updating and communicating with families waiting for recovering patients
Staff Nurse in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
04.2006 - 04.2015
- Responsible for the care of critically ill patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, cardiogenic shock
- Provided education to patient and families regarding medical condition and new medications
- Provided comfort and support to patients and families during end of life care
- Initiated and maintained induced hypothermia protocol for patients post cardiac arrest
- Responsible for the monitoring of temporary transvenous pacemakers and intra-aortic balloon pumps
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06.1999
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Care Coordination
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Patient Education and Advocacy
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Preceptor and Clinical Site Evaluator
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Student Advising
- Computer Experience
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- State of Connecticut Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
- State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
University of Saint Joseph
09.2021 - Current
APRN
HealthDrive
06.2019 - Current
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
UConn Surgery Center
04.2015 - 08.2019
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
St Francis Hospital and Medical Center
06.2012 - Current
Staff Nurse in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Hartford Hospital
04.2006 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
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