Sara Parnell
About Sara Parnell
Sara Parnell is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner currently employed at Helio Health, Inc. since 2019, with previous experience in home care supervision and quality assurance nursing.
Work at Helio Health
Sara Parnell has been employed at Helio Health, Inc. as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) since 2019. In this role, she provides mental health care and support to patients, utilizing her extensive training and experience in psychiatric nursing. Her tenure at Helio Health spans over five years, during which she has contributed to the organization's mission of delivering comprehensive mental health services.
Previous Experience in Home Care and Nursing
Before joining Helio Health, Sara Parnell worked at Loretto from 2013 to 2019. During her six years there, she held positions as Home Care Supervisor and Quality Assurance Nurse. In these roles, she was responsible for overseeing home care services and ensuring compliance with quality standards in patient care. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in nursing management and patient care quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Sara Parnell pursued her education in nursing at several institutions. She studied at Portland Community College, where she earned an Associate's Degree in Registered Nursing from 2004 to 2007. She then completed a Bachelor's Degree in the RN to BSN Program at St. John Fisher College from 2013 to 2015. Furthering her education, she attended the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, achieving her PMHNP from 2016 to 2019, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.
Clinical Management Experience
Sara Parnell has also held the position of Clinical Nurse Manager at Fresenius Medical Care for one year, from 2009 to 2010. In this role, she managed clinical operations and contributed to the delivery of patient care. This experience enhanced her leadership skills and provided her with insights into clinical management within a healthcare setting.