Sara S. Turk, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Sara S. Turk is an accomplished Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with extensive experience across various healthcare settings. Based in Orange, Connecticut, she specializes in psychiatric-mental health and family nursing, providing compassionate, patient-centered care to a diverse population. Sara is known for her strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and her proficiency in multiple healthcare documentation systems, instilling confidence in her technical abilities.

Sara's educational journey began at Goodwin College in East Hartford, CT, where she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, consistently achieving high academic honors. She furthered her education at Purdue Global University in Indianapolis, IN, where she obtained her Family Nurse Practitioner degree in 2021 and a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2024.

Sara has held numerous roles in her professional career, highlighting her versatility and dedication to patient care. Currently, she works at Harvest Health Care, providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and managing medication for residents in long-term care and short-term rehab facilities.

Previously, Sara served at Connecticut Regional Pain Specialists, performing detailed patient histories and examinations and maintaining meticulous electronic health records. At the same time, Sara contributed her expertise to Medi-Weightloss, where she managed patient care, including physical examinations, lab reviews, and preventive medicine counseling. Her earlier roles include serving as a staff nurse at Middlesex Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, and Genesis/Quinnipiac Valley Center, where she provided holistic care, managed acute conditions, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Sara's commitment to the nursing profession is evident through her active memberships in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Association, and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. She holds several certifications, including BLS/CPR for health professionals, DEA License, and Controlled Substance Registration.

Fluent in both English and Turkish, Sara brings a culturally competent approach to her practice, ensuring that each patient's unique needs are met with empathy and respect.