Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
LICENSURE
Certification
Timeline
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KERIANA SACHTLEBEN

Culpeper,VA

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse

University of Virginia Health System
04.2023 - Current
  • Sets up and monitors medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and arterial lines.
  • Provides hospital-wide ultrasound guided IV and midline training to nurses and paramedics.
  • Administers medications intravenously, by IM injection, orally, through gastric tubes, and by other methods.
  • Promotes a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Kettering Health Network
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided emergency nursing care to patients of all ages.
  • Educated patients on health and wellness topics, providing support and guidance.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal/homicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge.

Critical Care Unit Paramedic

University of Virginia Health System
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided hospital-wide IV assistance for difficult sticks.
  • Placed ultrasound guided midlines.
  • Maintained and accessed peripheral, central & arterial lines.
  • Assisted providers with critical care procedures.
  • Cross-trained to critical care transport team.
  • Administered medications and IV infusions.

EMT-Paramedic

INOVA Health System
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provided emergency care to patients of all ages.
  • Performed IV access and ultrasound guided IV access.
  • Assisted doctors with emergency procedures.
  • Provided wound care and orthopedic splinting.
  • Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.

Firefighter-Medic

Arlington County Fire Department
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Operated ambulances and suppression units.
  • Responded to a wide variety of fire, medical, and psychiatric emergencies.
  • Rapidly assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams.
  • Performed emergency interventions and transported to appropriate level of care.

Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer

Dale City Volunteer Fire Department
12.2015 - 10.2018
  • Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations while maintaining professional composure
  • Performed patient assessments and administered treatments in accordance with established protocols
  • Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for patients

Education

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

Laurel Ridge Community College
Warrenton, VA
05.2022

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Emergency Medical Services

Northern Virginia Community College
Springfield, VA
07.2020

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Kinesiology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
12.2016

Skills

  • Ultrasound guided midline placement
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Specialty care for geriatric patients

Awards

  • Daisy nominations (2022, 2024)
  • Summa cum laude - Laurel Ridge Community College (2022)
  • Magna cum laude - George Mason University (2016)
  • John R. Linn Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Athlete - George Mason University (2016)

LICENSURE

  • Registered Nurse (Compact, VA, CA)
  • Nationally Registered Paramedic

Certification

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
  • AHA BLS CPR
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Flight Paramedic Certified (FP-C)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Timeline

Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse

University of Virginia Health System
04.2023 - Current

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Kettering Health Network
07.2022 - 04.2023

Critical Care Unit Paramedic

University of Virginia Health System
02.2021 - 08.2022

EMT-Paramedic

INOVA Health System
05.2019 - 08.2020

Firefighter-Medic

Arlington County Fire Department
09.2017 - 05.2019

Emergency Medical Technician Volunteer

Dale City Volunteer Fire Department
12.2015 - 10.2018

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Emergency Medical Services

Northern Virginia Community College

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

Laurel Ridge Community College

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Kinesiology

George Mason University

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