JENNIFER SABOW
Beaver,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN with 20 plus years experience with post anesthesia care as well as pre-op, Critical care, Operating Room, and Medical Surgical. Organized and detail-oriented with high standard for performance of treatment. Strong clinical judgment, preceptor, Professional bedside manner Patient and family advocacy Skilled in conducting physical examinations and assessments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Heritage Valley Sewickley
Sewickley, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Outpatient Surgery Nurse/ Phone Call Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
Sewickley
07.2016 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Collaborate care and planning preoperatively between anesthesiologist, surgeons,and family
- Provide assistance with canceling patients, assisting further evaluations needing completed , and rescheduling surgery.
- Preform at least 30 preoperative calls per day.
- Comply with COVID teaching and guidelines.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
PACU Professional Nurse/Clinician
UPMC Passavant Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2010 - 07.2018
- Managed patient admission process into surgical preoperative area, ensuring physician orders and documentation are accurate and complete
- Assess patients emotional well-being throughout all areas of anesthesia care
- Administer medication and intravenous fluids
- Monitor telemetry and respond to emergent, life saving situations
- Report changes in patients condition
- Orient new employees and student nurses
- Provide care to pediatric and adult patients and Post Anesthesia Care unit
- Instruct patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Ensure HIPAA compliance.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Coordinate patient care throughout recovery room. Assisting with patients needs and managing bedflow of room.
ICU Nurse
Sewickley Hospital
Sewickley, PA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Administered critical care interventions for diverse patient populations in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored and assessed patients' vital signs, identifying changes in condition and responding promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA2007
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Sewickley School of Nursing
Sewickley, PA2005
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Perioperative Nursing
- Manage Cases
- Routine Examinations
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Care Assessment
- Pain Management
- Physician Collaboration
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Heritage Valley Sewickley
03.2023 - Current
Outpatient Surgery Nurse/ Phone Call Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
07.2016 - Current
PACU Professional Nurse/Clinician
UPMC Passavant Hospital
01.2010 - 07.2018
ICU Nurse
Sewickley Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Sewickley School of Nursing