Apana Sharma, DNP, FNP-BC

• Provide daily medical care for an average of 17 patients per day in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Long-Term

Care (LTC) settings.

• Manage acute and chronic conditions in a complex geriatric population.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and adjust medications as indicated.
• Round independently while collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and case management teams.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and goals.
• Apply strong critical thinking and clinical judgment to manage multi-morbid patients and changing clinical conditions.

• Managed patients in 36-bed high-acuity progressive care unit in a Level I trauma center.
• Provided evidence-based care for patients with sepsis, COPD, CHF, and post-surgical conditions.
• Led interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Served as preceptor & mentor for new nurses and students.
• Functioned as Relief Charge Nurse, coordinating patient flow, delegating tasks, and ensuring optimal staff coverage.
• Administered medications, IVs, blood products, and cardiac monitoring.
• Member of Quality & Safety Committee (QSC), led HAPI Committee, contributing to hospital-acquired pressure injury reduction in the unit.

• Delivered individualized patient care to diverse population.
• Assisted in post-operative recovery, chronic disease management, and patient education.
• Maintained accurate EHR documentation and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
• Functioned as Relief Charge Nurse, supervising night and coordinating unit operations to enhance patient care.

• Provided care for children with chronic illnesses and special needs.
• Developed individualized care plans to enhance quality of life.
• Managed medications, feeding tubes, wound care, and respiratory support.

• Provided care for patients with neurological and post-surgical conditions.
• Administered medications, wound care, and ventilator support.
• Managed IV therapy, blood draws, and central lines.
• Educated patients and families on disease management.