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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Daisy Awards and Gold Star
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Sage Scott

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in delivering exceptional patient care during diverse travel assignments. Adaptable to new environments without compromising the highest standards of care. Known for promoting teamwork, communication, and flexibility to consistently achieve positive patient outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

Carle Hospital
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
  • Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
  • Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
  • Improved patient recovery by providing skilled post-operative care and closely monitoring progress.
  • Improved team collaboration by initiating regular communication meetings, optimizing patient care coordination.

RN - Home Health

Greatland Home Health Services
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted patients daily at their homes
  • Conducted initial assessments of patients' health status and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
  • Provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, medication management, infusion therapy, and disease management, according to physician orders and established protocols
  • Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques to promote optimal health outcomes and prevent complications

RN - Tele

UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Managed Caseload of 4:1 and with PCT 8:1
  • Monitored patient's vital signs with an electrocardiogram or other life sign-measuring device
  • Provided direct patient care related to assessment
  • Managed care for Congestive Heart Failure, post-op, pain management, stroke, and Myocardial Infarction

RN - Tele

Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed Caseload of 5:1 and with PCT 8:1
  • Provided care for critical ill cardiac patients, history of stents, life vest, and CABG
  • Managed various cardiac drips, milrinone, amiodarone, Cardizem, IV push metoprolol and Digoxin

RN - ER, MS Tele

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed caseload of 4:1 in ED and 6:1 in Med Surg Telemetry
  • Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and maintained patient records
  • Provided collective patient care on cardiac, stroke and brain injury rehabilitation unit
  • Provided care for stabilized patients in the emergency department while waiting for inpatient bed
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
  • Managed care for Covid-19, Post-OP, diabetes, HTN, Congestive Heart Failure, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, and Monkeypox

RN - MS Tele

Blessing Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Managed Caseload 5:1
  • Provided collective patient care on cardiac, stroke and brain injury rehabilitation unit
  • Managed the care of orthopedic post-op, pain management, cardiac post-op, stoke and brain injury patients

RN - MS Tele

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Managed Caseload up to 5:1
  • Provided patient care on Telemetry unit in a level 1 trauma hospital
  • Managed the care of Covid-19 and post-op, CHF, diabetes, HTN, stroke, and myocardial infraction patients

RN - MS, MS Ortho, Tele

RUSH Oak Park Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2020
  • Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and maintained patient records
  • Managed the care of patients diagnosed with CHF, COPD, DKA, NSTEMI, and Covid-19
  • Effectively collaborated with auxiliary team such as physical therapy, speech therapy and social worker
  • Responsible for managing patients with acute or chronic illnesses

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Francis College of Nursing
Peoria, IL
05-2014

Skills

  • Nursing documentation
  • Wound care
  • Patient education
  • Discharge planning
  • Care plan development
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical-surgical nursing
  • Family education
  • Geriatric nursing
  • orthopedics/trauma

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Laser, National Laser Institute , 2020
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Daisy Awards and Gold Star

Awarded Daisy award by ED attending for noticing how compassionate I was with a patient. 

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse

Carle Hospital
08.2024 - 01.2025

RN - Home Health

Greatland Home Health Services
11.2023 - 07.2024

RN - Tele

UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023

RN - Tele

Advocate Christ Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2023

RN - ER, MS Tele

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022

RN - MS Tele

Blessing Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021

RN - MS Tele

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
09.2020 - 12.2020

RN - MS, MS Ortho, Tele

RUSH Oak Park Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Francis College of Nursing

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