Sara Baughman
Carrollton,OH
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 16 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level management or NICU position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Akron Children's Hospital
2019.10 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Neonatal ICU.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition promptly and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members through effective teamwork and collaboration, enhancing overall patient care quality.
- Educated new parents on infant care techniques such as feeding, bathing, and safe sleep practices, promoting healthy growth and development.
- Actively participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay informed on current best practices related to neonatal intensive care nursing.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
2015.05 - 2022.05
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Implemented advanced cardiac life support measures during medical emergencies, effectively managing critical situations to save lives.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
2009.11 - 2015.05
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and renal diseases with a specialty of congestive heart failure and peritoneal dialysis.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for cardiac patients through comprehensive discharge planning and patient education.
- Effectively managed telemetry monitoring for multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Cardiac Care /Peritoneal Dialysis Unit operations.
- Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis in hospital and at home.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing comprehensive peritoneal dialysis care and education.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Carroll Healthcare Center
2008.07 - 2010.02
- Provided skilled nursing assessments and interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate health records, contributing to improved quality of care and regulatory compliance.
- Performed G-tube and tracheostomy care for patients ensuring proper maintenance and function, therefore reducing complications.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment by implementing fall prevention strategies and regular safety checks.
- Delegated tasks appropriately to nursing assistants, ensuring efficient delivery of care services while maintaining quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Toledo
Toledo05.2008
Skills
- Premature infant care
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Developmental care of the infant
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient Advocacy
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Tracheostomy Care
- Feeding Tube Care
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- S.T.A.B.L.E certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
- Completed Preceptor Workshop
- Trained and mentored new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes in the NICU, ICU, Cardiac, and Peritoneal Dialysis patient populations.
- Co-Led staff education on best practices for congestive heart failure patients which led to hospital wide certification in CHF care.
- Performed chart audits under the direction of management in order to ensure all quality measures were being met and charted in accordance with state regulatory bodies.
- Assisted in implementation of new process for room turnover after patient discharge in order to streamline bed availability.
- Assisted in interviewing candidates for open positions.
- Previous certifications in: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), NIHSS stroke certification, and Basic Disaster Life Support Certification
- Previous training in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Akron Children's Hospital
2019.10 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
2015.05 - 2022.05
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
2009.11 - 2015.05
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Carroll Healthcare Center
2008.07 - 2010.02
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Toledo
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- S.T.A.B.L.E certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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