Faith J. Sarvis
Florence,SC
Summary
Professional Objective I would like to obtain a position in which I can fully utilize my experience and education while contributing to my employer. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Musc Black River
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Aya Healthcare, MUSC Health, Kershaw Medical Center/ Scotland Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Intensive Care Unit
- Specialized in the treatment of critically ill patients
- Monitored hemodynamic stability, interpreted EKG rhythm strips, titrated medications for hemodynamic stability and sedation
- Assisted physicians at bedside with procedural sedation for central line insertion and intubation
- Transferred critically ill medical and surgical patients to other facilities for higher level of care
- Extensive charting system knowledge
- Conducting and applying evidence based research and practice to ICU patients.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
12.2017 - 01.2021
- Intensive Care Unit
- Specialized in the treatment of critically ill patients
- Monitored hemodynamic stability, interpreted EKG rhythm strips, titrated medications for hemodynamic stability and sedation
- Assisted physicians at bedside with procedural sedation for central line insertion and intubation
- Prepared and implemented patient care plans
- Administered medications as determined by patients condition
- Communicated the patients condition to family members in layman’s terms
- Assumed the role of Charge nurse on day shift.
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Hospital System
09.2005 - 11.2017
- Specialized in the treatment of critically ill patients following extensive surgical procedures and accepted generalized medical patients for ICU monitoring
- Monitored hemodynamic stability with CVP and EV 1000 systems, interpretation of rhythm strips, cared for ventilated patients, monitored and performed CVVHD/CRRT, titrated medications for hemodynamic stability, sedation, and paralytic agents
- Assisted physicians at bedside with procedural sedation for EGD, colonoscopy, central line insertion and intubation
- Assumed the role as Charge nurse on day and night shift
- Preceptor for new hires with yearly education on ventricle drains and Nuero trauma patients
- Responsible for staff schedules.
Registered Nurse/ Nursing Supervisor
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2013
- Intensive Care Unit
- Specialized in the treatment of critically ill patients
- Monitored hemodynamic stability, interpreted EKG rhythm strips, titrated medications for hemodynamic stability and sedation
- Assisted physicians at bedside with procedural sedation for central line insertion and intubation
- Transferred critically ill medical and surgical patients to other facilities for higher level of care
- Assumed the role of Charge nurse on day shift
- Extensive knowledge and experience related to PIV placement and medication administration
- Strong interpersonal communication and team building skills.
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Hospital System
08.2004 - 09.2005
- Provide individualized, goal-directed care to patients and families utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process
- Deliver safe and effective care to post-operative patients and general medical patients while interacting with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results
- Specialized in the step-down treatment of digestive disease surgeries
- Provide care for patients following cholecystectomy, appendectomy, colostomy/ileostomy, colon resection, paracentesis and other general medical illnesses
- Maintained central lines, inserted peripheral IVs, tracked VTE and quality reports for foley catheters and IV antibiotics following surgeries
- Assumed the role as Charge nurse and supervised approximately 6-8 employees on night shift.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolinas Hospital System
12.2003 - 08.2004
- Administered medications to post operative/pre-operative and medical patients
- Performed assessments, carried out treatments, provided wound care, CPT, initiated peripheral IVs, recorded vital signs, planned and managed patient care according to each patient’s needs while applying the nursing process all while under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC12.2003
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC08.2004
Skills
- Nurse Scheduling
- Infection Control Procedures
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Health Information Access
- Treatment Recommendations
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Patient Admission
- Work Assignments
- Staffing Resource Management
- Nursing Assignments
Certification
Certification American Heart Association, Health Care Provider Certified CPR & AED personnel, Expiration date: Jan. 2024
American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified personnel, Expiration date
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Musc Black River
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Aya Healthcare, MUSC Health, Kershaw Medical Center/ Scotland Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
12.2017 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse/ Nursing Supervisor
Williamsburg Regional Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Hospital System
09.2005 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
Carolinas Hospital System
08.2004 - 09.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolinas Hospital System
12.2003 - 08.2004
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Certification American Heart Association, Health Care Provider Certified CPR & AED personnel, Expiration date: Jan. 2024
American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified personnel, Expiration date
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