Heidi Sarsfield
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilize medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Physician Services
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided patient-centered care, ensuring comfort and safety during assessments and treatments.
- Administered medications accurately, monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing overall safety and compliance within healthcare settings.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in electronic health record systems.
Admissions Coordinator/Social Services Director
Terrace Glen Village
Marion, IA
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed both inpatient and outpatient functions, including overseeing
admissions and discharges. - Completed tasks such as faxing, scanning and accurate document filing.
- Assisted residents with admissions process and adhered to state and
federal laws and regulations. - Participated in health fairs and elderly consortium to raise awareness of
communities services available. - Toured perspective residents and families through the community, ensured all questions were answered and concerns addressed regarding long-term care or skilled admission.
- Interviewed nursing and ancillary staff to fill communities staffing needs and performed quarterly and yearly reviews.
- Fostered relationship with social workers in the community to work
together for appropriate admission. - Ensured proper reports were sent for corporate compliance and to the state ombudsman.
Registered Nurse
Physician's Clinic Of Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA
11.2015 - 09.2018
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological
treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries. - Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to
patient goals. - Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient
conditions pre and post operation. - Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Ensured proper coding for insurance authorization for surgical procedures.
- Triage incoming phone calls from patients regarding medication refills,
post-op questions, and symptom concerns. - Set up injections for orthopedic surgeon and removed staples and sutures.
post-op. - Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Cedar Rapids, IA12-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- HIPAA education
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa
- BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Physician Services
06.2021 - 08.2024
Admissions Coordinator/Social Services Director
Terrace Glen Village
10.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Physician's Clinic Of Iowa
11.2015 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University