SaraJean(Rutschilling)HunterDNP

Summary

• Dr. Hunter completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from The Ohio State University College of Nursing in May 2019. Her doctoral, evidence-based quality improvement project focused on providing concussion education to family practice and pediatric providers. She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing through the University of Toledo where her thesis focused on helping caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease be connected with support and resources in the community. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Mount St. Joseph (Cincinnati). Since graduating nursing school, Dr. Hunter has spent her career focused in neurology—first in the Toledo Hospital Neurological intensive care unit and then in outpatient neurology practicing with Dr. Loomus. As a certified nurse practitioner, Dr. Hunter is able to diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions. This includes taking thorough histories, completing a neurologically-focused physical assessment, ordering tests, prescribing medications and treatments, as well as providing preventative care. She treats all adult neurological patients, but her areas of clinical interest include concussions (TBIs), memory difficulties, headaches, and multiple sclerosis.