Sarah Merica
Registered Nurse And Nurse Case Manager
PO BOX 217 Freedom,WY
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse Case Manager with 1 year of experience and dedicated to providing quality care to a diverse patient population. Skillfully blending hands-on and hands-off skills with an advanced background in acute and critical-care settings.
Devoted nurse equipped with the knowledge to enhance the quality of patient management, maximize patient satisfaction, promote cost-effective care, and coordinate patient care utilizing a multidisciplinary approach.
Capable of providing direct and in-direct patient care that is safe, timely, evidence-based, and patient-centered by working with all levels of the healthcare team including administration to address a patient's needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. John's Health
Jackson, WY
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinated and promoted quality-based, patient-centered, and cost-effective interventions and outcomes using multidisciplinary team-based approach for up to 35 patients.
- Identified patient and family care needs and coordinated services provided by arranging resources with both internal and external healthcare organizations and providers.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, provided transition of care instructions, and addressed question and concerns.
- Provided guidance and referrals to patients who needed additional community resources for services such as equipment, meals, home health/hospice, mental health, and counseling services for substance abuse treatment, abuse/neglect, and domestic violence.
ER/ICU RN
St. John's Health
Jackson, WY
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for up to two critical care patients or up to 4 emergency room patients.
- Utilized nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Pre-op/PACU RN
Star Valley Health
Afton, WY
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Assessed, anticipated, and implemented appropriate care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients throughout pre-surgical and post-surgical process for over 15 patients per day.
- Set appropriate priorities, coordinated and performed nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected post-surgical outcomes, and ensured patient's readiness for discharge.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
Emergency Room RN
Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, UT
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for up to 5 emergency room patients.
- Accurately and efficiently triaged patients based on acuity and delivered high level of evidence-based quality care to diverse patient population.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
ICU/ER Float RN
Intermountain Healthcare
American Fork, UT
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Utilized nursing process to care for up to 2 critical care patients or up to 5 emergency room patients by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other healthcare members.
- Floated to various hospitals and units within Intermountain Healthcare system located in Utah County, which included American Fork Hospital, Orem Community Hospital, and Utah Valley Health.
Medical Surgical RN
Utah Valley Specialty Hospital
Provo, UT
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided exceptional care by utilizing nursing process to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help patient adapt to altered lifestyle due to chronic condition.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Referral Center Intake RN
Community Nursing Services
Murray, UT
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Orchestrated, promoted, and facilitated continuity of care for referred clients by performing data entry of new referrals as well as taking and signing orders from referral sources.
- Answered and triaged inquiry calls from clients, families, physician offices, community agencies, and insurance companies.
- Organized, educated, assessed, and evaluated implementation and progression of the Lifeline Plan of Care Program through data recording and frequent communication with partners at Philips Lifeline and fellow colleagues.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 03.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 11.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coconino County Community College
Flagstaff, AZ 08.2006 - 05.2012
Skills
Patient and Family Advocacy
Clinical Judgment
Critical-Thinking and Decision-Making
Effective Communication
Case Management
Work Ethic
Detail Oriented
Certification
RN License, State of Wyoming
Timeline
ACLS
11-2023
PALS
11-2023
BLS
10-2023
RN License, State of Wyoming
12-2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
St. John's Health
01.2021 - Current
ER/ICU RN
St. John's Health
09.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
03.2019 - 05.2020
Pre-op/PACU RN
Star Valley Health
10.2018 - 09.2020
Emergency Room RN
Intermountain Medical Center
09.2016 - 10.2018
ICU/ER Float RN
Intermountain Healthcare
02.2015 - 04.2018
Medical Surgical RN
Utah Valley Specialty Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2016
Referral Center Intake RN
Community Nursing Services
11.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
11.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coconino County Community College
08.2006 - 05.2012