Sarah Heath Harder
Knoxville
Summary
Experienced with patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilizes advanced medical knowledge to provide comprehensive healthcare and manage chronic conditions. Track record of strong clinical assessments and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Oncology/Hematology Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee Cancer Specialists
Knoxville, TN
10.2021 - Current
- Analyzes and interprets patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
- Recommends diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, efficacy, etc.
- Directs and coordinates clinical trial opportunities and participation in trials with Sarah Cannon Research Institute
- Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized basing dosages, routes, and frequencies on such patient characteristics such as age and gender
- Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' circumstances
- Orders, performs, and interprets the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs
- Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
- Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
- Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions, particularly to vulnerable populations
- Studies current literature, talks with colleagues, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing
- Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, herbal remedies, etc.
- Provides patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability
- Compassionately discusses end of life care and provides support and access to said care when indicated
Oncology/Hematology Nurse Practitioner
Covenant Health; Thompson Oncology Group
Knoxville, TN
12.2016 - 10.2021
- Independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team who is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in a dual role of outpatient and inpatient setting.
- Demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses, specifically cancer patients in active treatment.
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.
- Demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice.
- Work with administrative, nursing, physician, and university faculty to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote Covenant Health's missions
Project Director
Blount Memorial Foundation & Community Outreach
Maryville, TN
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Provide grant writing/reporting assistance for several federal, state and local grants.
- Provide support services and coordination of all coalition activities. This includes planning monthly coalition meetings, facilitating retreats and strategic planning for volunteers, support for lead volunteers, coordination of sub-committees, project implementation, special events and community trainings, and communication with stakeholders.
- Coordinate outreach and engage volunteers in efforts to target at-risk youth and provide positive alternative activities for teens.
- Implement and expand current youth alcohol and drug prevention programs among high school clubs and after school groups.
- Track coalition efforts to ensure project goals, objectives, activities and evaluation are being successfully completed. Conduct annual evaluation of volunteer satisfaction and evaluation of special events
- Substance Abuse Prevention Action Team (SAPAT)
Staff Nurse/RN: 12E Oncology and Urology
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
10.2014 - 01.2016
Project Director and Youth Outreach Coordinator
Metropolitan Drug Commission
Knoxville, TN
06.2010 - 03.2014
- Direct federal grant awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Responsible for $100,000 budget, federal grant reports, annual re-application and supervision of associated staff.
- Assist the executive director in securing partnerships, financial resources and in-kind support for federal grant match totaling over $150,000
- Coordinate outreach and engage volunteers in efforts to target at-risk youth and provide positive alternative activities for teens.
- Implement and expand current youth alcohol and drug prevention programs among high school clubs and after school groups.
- Provide support services and coordination of all coalition activities. This includes planning monthly coalition meetings, facilitating retreats and strategic planning for volunteers, support for lead volunteers, coordination of sub-committees, project implementation, special events and community trainings, and communication with stakeholders.
- Track coalition efforts to ensure project goals, objectives, activities and evaluation are being successfully completed. Conduct annual evaluation of volunteer satisfaction and evaluation of special events
Public Health Educator
Knox County Health Department
Knoxville, TN
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Designing, organizing, implementing, communicating, providing advice on and evaluating the effect of educational programs and strategies designed to support and modify health-related behaviors of individuals, families, organizations and communities.
- Developing partnerships with community members and coalitions both public and private, creating a Safe Routes to School toolkit, and marketing the SRTS program to schools and encourage their participation through incentives and behavioral changes strategies.
Disease Intervention Specialist
Knox County Health Department
Knoxville, TN
10.2006 - 05.2008
- STD prevention through intervention with patients, and their sex partners, as well as through evidence based community health prevention programs, with a particular emphasis on adolescents and youth.
- Other duties included: directly observed therapy for TB patients, placing and evaluating TB skin tests. Certified HIV pre/post-test counselor
Graduate Peer Health Educator
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
10.2005 - 05.2006
- Oversee Tennessee Health Enhancers, group of undergraduate students dedicated to health promotion on campus
- Assist Student Health Center Directors and Hall Directors with Health fairs and planning, implementation and evaluation of health related dorm programs.
Intern for Tuberculosis Elimination Program
Tennessee State Department of Health
Nashville, TN
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Develop evidence based educational plans and tools regarding tuberculosis disease and infection for public health providers and private providers and assisted TTI (Targeted Testing Initiative) Director in revising the TTI program.
- Conducted a needs assessment of local physicians to determine the cause of missed diagnosis of TB.
Care Associate
Homewood Residence Assisted Living Center
Knoxville, TN
06.2005 - 01.2006
- Complete care of residents, medication distribution, checking vital signs, taking blood pressures and coordination of daily activities and events.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - FNP
Lincoln Memorial University
Knoxville, TN05-2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN08-2014
Master Degree in Public Health - undefined
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2006
Bachelor of Science in Biology - undefined
The University of the South
Sewanee, TN05-2004
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) Knoxville, TN ANCC ID: 2016007469 June 2016 – present
- Advanced Practice Nurse Knoxville, TN TN License #21667 June 2016 – present
- Registered Nurse Multi State License #203409 Sept. 2014 – present
- ONS Post Masters Foundation in Cancer Care Knoxville, TN 36.5 nursing contact hours/ANCC hours June 2020
- Tennessee Certified Prevention Specialist II (CPS II) Knoxville, TN TN Certificate #912G-914-148 Aug. 2012 – Present
- Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Knoxville, TN Member Jan. 2010 - Present
- Tennessee Public Health Association Knoxville, TN Member Oct. 2006 - Present
- American Public Health Association Knoxville, TN Member Oct. 2006 - Present
- BLS/ACLS certified
- Healthcare CPR/First Aid Certified
- Tuberculosis Testing (PPD) and Evaluation
- HIV/AIDS Certified Counselor, Certified OraQuick Testing/Counseling
- Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Disease Intervention Training Certified
- NIMS training courses 100-800 for Emergency Preparedness
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Lincoln Memorial University, College of Nursing Knoxville, TN Rural Nursing Services Scholarship Aug. 2015 and Jan. 2016, The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing Knoxville, TN Helene Fuld Trust Scholarship Aug. 2013, TONE scholarship Aug. 2013, The University of Tennessee, MPH Program Knoxville, TN Peer Health Educator scholarship Aug. 2004 – May 2006, The University of the South, Sewanee Sewanee, TN Assistant Proctor & Proctor scholarship Aug. 2002 – May 2004
MASTER’S CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Neighborhood Urgent Care Clinton, TN Primary and Urgent Care (120 hrs) Jan. – May 2016
- Adult Gerontology Services of Knoxville Powell, TN Geriatric Care at Assisted Living (120hrs) Jan – May 2016
- Cherokee Health Systems Maynardville, TN Middle and Young Adult Primary Care (180hrs) May – August 2015
- Pediatrics (120hrs) Aug 2015 – Dec 2015
- Knox County Health Department Knoxville, TN Women’s Health (120hrs) August 2015 – Dec. 215
- University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville, TN 12E Oncology and Urology Unit Oct. 2014 – Dec. 2016
- 10E Trauma Step-down Unit Aug. 2013 – May 2014
- 3E&4E L&D/Antepartum Jul. 2014 – Aug. 2014
- East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Knoxville, TN 3W Respiratory May 2014 – Jul. 2014
- Centerpointe Knoxville, TN Alcohol and Drug Residential Rehab Jan. 2013 – May 2014
Timeline
Senior Oncology/Hematology Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee Cancer Specialists
10.2021 - Current
Oncology/Hematology Nurse Practitioner
Covenant Health; Thompson Oncology Group
12.2016 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse/RN: 12E Oncology and Urology
University of Tennessee Medical Center
10.2014 - 01.2016
Project Director
Blount Memorial Foundation & Community Outreach
09.2014 - 12.2016
Project Director and Youth Outreach Coordinator
Metropolitan Drug Commission
06.2010 - 03.2014
Public Health Educator
Knox County Health Department
05.2008 - 06.2010
Disease Intervention Specialist
Knox County Health Department
10.2006 - 05.2008
Intern for Tuberculosis Elimination Program
Tennessee State Department of Health
01.2006 - 04.2006
Graduate Peer Health Educator
The University of Tennessee
10.2005 - 05.2006
Care Associate
Homewood Residence Assisted Living Center
06.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
The University of Tennessee
Master Degree in Public Health - undefined
The University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Biology - undefined
The University of the South
Master of Science in Nursing - FNP
Lincoln Memorial University