Sara Birmingham
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, excelling in critical care and patient management. Demonstrated ability to enhance emergency response effectiveness, achieving significant improvements in patient care through clinical judgment and medication administration. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize outcomes, showcasing exceptional communication and organizational abilities. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in multiple different environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Certified Pediatric Transplant Nursing Assistant
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
COVID-19 Screener
Medix
Chicago, IL
04.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Palos Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
12.2018 - 07.2020
Transcriptionist
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
08.2017 - 04.2020
Assistant
Ridge Historical Society
Chicago, IL
05.2015 - 08.2017
Hair Salon Assistant
New Day Salon
Oak Lawn, IL
12.2013 - 03.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IAHigh School Diploma -
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School
Chicago, IL05.2017
Skills
- Critical Care
- Chart updating
- Case Management
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- Medical assessment
- Procedure preparations
- Clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Nitrous Oxide/Ketamine Monitoring Certification
- CPEN - Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- TNCC
- ENPC
- Welle Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
08.2022 - Current
Certified Pediatric Transplant Nursing Assistant
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
08.2020 - 08.2022
COVID-19 Screener
Medix
04.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Palos Hospital
12.2018 - 07.2020
Transcriptionist
St. Ambrose University
08.2017 - 04.2020
Assistant
Ridge Historical Society
05.2015 - 08.2017
Hair Salon Assistant
New Day Salon
12.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Ambrose University
High School Diploma -
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School