Sarah Kauffman, BSN, RN, CCRN
New York,NY
Summary
Compassionate and devoted Registered Nurse (RN) with four years experience providing meticulous care of neurological and critical care patients. Skilled and knowledgeable with providing treatments such as CRRT, EVD management, massive transfusion protocol, and care of swan-ganz catheters. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - Medical Surgical ICU
07.2021 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and respond to changes in mental and physical conditions.
- Improve respiratory status through implementation of pulmonary hygiene techniques, proning and ventilator management.
- Maintenance and monitoring of titratable drips such as heparin, insulin, vasoactive drips, anti-arrhythmics, sedative, diuretics and PCA infusions.
- Efficiently and accurately document mental and physical status
- Act as a liaision between medical staff and patients, families and caregivers to communicate effectively.
Registered Nurse
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital - Cardiac Care Unit
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Due to Covid-19 this unit accommodated a wide variety of critical medical patients as well as cardiac patients in a community hospital setting
- Acquired basic critical care and cardiac knowledge and skills
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital- South Pavilion 6-3
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Managing holistic care for neurological & neurosurgical patients on the floor and step down unit
- Tasks include working closely with physicians to provide optimal care and educating patients and families
Personal Care Assistant
Alexandria Bode
12.2016 - 06.2020
- Provided assistance with personal care for a client with a rare neurological disorder called Friedrichs Ataxia.
Patient Care Associate
Yale New Haven Hospital- South Pavilion 6-3
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Duties included collecting lab work and vitals, documentation and personal care for inpatients.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing - Endorsed By The American Holistic Nurses Association
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.2019
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Precepting
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Policy Adherence
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Airway Management
- Cultural Competence
- Documentation and Reporting
Certification
CCRN Certification
Trauma Care after Resuscitation Certification
BLS and ACLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - Medical Surgical ICU
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital - Cardiac Care Unit
11.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital- South Pavilion 6-3
07.2019 - 11.2020
Patient Care Associate
Yale New Haven Hospital- South Pavilion 6-3
07.2018 - 07.2019
Personal Care Assistant
Alexandria Bode
12.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelors of Nursing - Endorsed By The American Holistic Nurses Association
Quinnipiac University
CCRN Certification
Trauma Care after Resuscitation Certification
BLS and ACLS certified
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