Meet Sarah Crabtree, APRN
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner – Aptiva Health Lexington
Sarah Crabtree, APRN, is a board-certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner primarily practicing at Aptiva Health Lexington. Her professional background spans pulmonary and critical care, trauma surgery, cardiology, intensive care, and critical care transport.
Throughout her career, Sarah has cared for patients across a variety of healthcare settings. These experiences have shaped her passion for patient advocacy, compassionate communication, and providing individualized care that helps patients feel heard, respected, and supported.
Specialty: Orthopedics
Title: Nurse Practitioner, Aptiva Health
Primary Location: Aptiva Health Lexington
Accepting New Patients: Yes
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About Sarah Crabtree, APRN
Sarah began her nursing career after earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University in 2010. She later completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Northern Kentucky University in 2020 and became board certified in adult and gerontology acute care.
Her nursing and advanced-practice experience has included intensive care, pulmonary and critical care, trauma surgery, outpatient cardiology, and flight nursing.
Across these settings, Sarah has worked closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams while supporting patients and families through a wide range of healthcare needs. Her experience has reinforced the importance of clear communication, patient advocacy, and treating every patient as an individual.
Sarah brings that combination of experience, collaboration, and compassion to her role at Aptiva Health Lexington.
Clinical Focus
Sarah’s professional background includes experience in:
Adult-gerontology acute care
Pulmonary and critical care
Trauma and surgical patient care
Cardiology
Intensive care
Critical care transport and flight nursing
Patient and family education
Multidisciplinary care coordination
Her broad experience gives Sarah a strong appreciation for looking at the whole person, communicating clearly, and creating a care experience centered around each patient’s individual needs.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — Northern Kentucky University, 2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — Eastern Kentucky University, 2010
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing — Member
Certifications & Professional Affiliations
Board Certified in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Member
AACN/CCRN Professional Affiliation
Sarah’s Approach to Patient Care
Sarah believes great healthcare starts with listening.
Her years of caring for patients in complex and fast-moving healthcare environments have reinforced the importance of treating every person as an individual—not simply as a diagnosis or condition.
Sarah is passionate about patient advocacy and providing compassionate, individualized care. She strives to help patients feel comfortable asking questions, understand their care, and know that their concerns are being heard.
At Aptiva Health, Sarah’s approach reflects our belief that healthcare should feel personal, accessible, and human. She values meaningful relationships, clear communication, and working alongside patients as a partner in their healthcare journey.
Schedule an Appointment with Sarah Crabtree, APRN
Sarah primarily sees patients at Aptiva Health Lexington, where she is committed to providing compassionate, individualized, patient-centered care.
Primary Location: Aptiva Health Lexington
Accepting New Patients: Yes