Paige Sanders

Experience

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  Druid City Hospital

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2006

  Charge Nurse, Acute Cardiac Unit (ICU-level) Acute Cardiac Unit Trauma Surgical ICU

  • Registered Nurse

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  • Licensed Practical Nurse

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  • Licensed Practical Nurse

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
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  Alabama Neurology and Sleep Medicine

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Neurology Nurse Practitioner

  At this fast-paced outpatient practice, I collaborated with Neurologist Dr. Daniel C. Potts, MD to provide treatment and disease management for patients presenting a wide range of neurological disorders. In this role, I performed advanced assessments, collaborated to plan care, assisted with clinical trials, thoroughly documented treatment using EMR, and provided thorough patient education regarding chronic disease management.

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  Emory Healthcare

  Feb 2009 - Dec 2010

  Neurology Nurse Practitioner

  In this position I worked with Dr. Fadi Nahab, MD, to deliver top-quality post-stroke care and stroke prevention education inside and outside of the hospital setting.

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  Neurology Consultants

  Apr 2010 - now

  Neurology Nurse Practitioner

  In my key role as Nurse Practitioner at this outpatient Neurology clinic, I provide outcome-driven care for patients presenting a wide range of neurological conditions including Alzheimer's, migraines, stroke, epilepsy, MS, ALS, ataxia, Parkinson's, sleep apnea, and more. I have received consistently high reviews from patients in this position, and pride myself on my commitment to a "whole patient" approach when planning care. In this role, I:» Collaborate with Neurologists to assess our patients and develop care plans integrating diagnostic/assessment data and ongoing patient progress, leveraging my clinical judgement to adjust treatment as necessary.» Manage and utilize complex medical equipment including neurodiagnostic, neurointerventional, and neurostimulation devices. » Interact and build relationships with pharmaceutical representatives and medical liaisons, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of developments in the Neurology field.» Perform in-office procedures including vagal nerve stimulation, CPAP, baclofen pump therapy, and botox injection for chronic migraines. » Communicate therapeutically with our patients and their families, delivering individualized education while identifying barriers to care and serving as a committed patient advocate. » Precept new Nurse Practitioners with an emphasis on critical thinking. Show less