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Berkley Sauer

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Skilled at maintaining excellent professional relationships with both patients and medical staff. Able to multitask efficiently in stressful or emergent situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Giving Home Healthcare
Amarillo, TX
02.2021 - 05.2025
  • Assessed and evaluated patient's condition, including physical and psychological status, to develop individualized care plans.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary case conferences regarding complex cases requiring special attention or input from various healthcare professionals.
  • Developed a trusting relationship with each client through open communication while respecting cultural differences.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with chronic illness or end of life situations.
  • Identified problems related to patient's mental health issues such as depression or anxiety disorder and referred them for appropriate therapy services.
  • Educated patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan while promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions based on outcomes achieved relative to goals established in the care plan.

Clinical Nurse Educator

BSA Health System
Amarillo, TX
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Crafted corrective action plans for nursing staff addressing adverse patient incidents.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable accreditation standards and regulations related to clinical education.
  • Designed and executed in-service training and continuing education programs for nursing personnel.
  • Advised nursing staff on best practices for providing safe, high quality patient care.
  • Delivered clinical education to over 170 nursing staff on safety protocols and best practices.
  • Assisted in implementing and evaluating new policies and procedures for improved care delivery.
  • Established and maintained clinical competency standards to enhance nursing practice.
  • Monitored nursing staff performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

RN Charge Nurse - GI Lab

BSA Health System
Amarillo, TX
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Demonstrated a high level of critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
  • Monitored vital signs, patient responses and patient conditions
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team
  • Acted as a charge nurse on the nursing unit, managing staff, delegating tasks, and addressing patient care issues as needed
  • Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations

Registered Nurse - MICU

Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Amarillo, TX
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Experience in assessing patient needs, developing and implementing patient care plans, and maintaining medical records
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
  • Proficient in using hospital information systems to document patient data and coordinate care
  • Provided emotional support to patients' families during difficult times.
  • Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
  • Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to ICU operations.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
  • Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
  • Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
08.2022

Associate Degree - Nursing

Amarillo College
Amarillo, Texas
12.2016

Certificate of Completion - Vocational Nursing

Amarillo College
Amarillo, Texas
05.2011

Skills

  • Detail orientation
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Healthcare compliance
  • Clinical supervision
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Patient-centered care
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Team leadership
  • Empathy and communication
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Patient assessment
  • Care plan development
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Hospital information systems

Certification

  • Healthcare CPR/AED, National CPR Foundation, April 8, 2027

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Educator

BSA Health System
12.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse

Giving Home Healthcare
02.2021 - 05.2025

RN Charge Nurse - GI Lab

BSA Health System
09.2019 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse - MICU

Northwest Texas Healthcare System
01.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas at Arlington

Associate Degree - Nursing

Amarillo College

Certificate of Completion - Vocational Nursing

Amarillo College

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