Sadie Mahaffey
Mechanicsville,MD
Summary
Compassionate and skilled nursing professional specializing in emergency services. Known for strong critical thinking and effective communication abilities, contributing to improved patient care and safety. Ready to apply expertise in a challenging healthcare environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Lifebridge Health Northwest Hospital
Randallstown, Maryland
01.2026 - Current
- Administered emergency care in 64-bed emergency department, ensuring timely treatment for diverse medical emergencies.
- Triaged and provided critical care for patients with medical emergencies, prioritizing interventions based on severity.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through continuous assessment of patient responses, enhancing care strategies.
Registered Nurse
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Clinton, MD
07.2020 - 01.2026
- Provide direct patient care in a 35+ bed emergency department, attending to a variety of acute medical conditions, including trauma, cardiac events, respiratory distress, stroke, and more.
- Assess and triage patients based on the severity of their condition, implementing appropriate interventions in alignment with hospital protocols.
- Served as charge nurse in 35+ bed emergency department, coordinating team efforts to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications, IV therapy, and advanced wound care, prioritizing patient comfort and safety during all procedures.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA laws by maintaining strict patient data procedures, safeguarding sensitive information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MDHigh School Diploma -
Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center
Leonardtown, MD06-2016
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- CPR/AED
- HIPAA compliance
- Joint commission compliance
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
Certification
- Maryland Board of Nursing #R244840
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (BLS)
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Lifebridge Health Northwest Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
07.2020 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salisbury University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of Southern Maryland
High School Diploma -
Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center