Sara Black
Mabelvale,AR
Summary
Dynamic RN with critical care expertise at Baptist Medical Center, excelling in advanced life support and hemodynamic monitoring. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans and foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for delivering compassionate patient care while mentoring new nurses, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
Experienced with managing critical care patients in high-pressure environments. Utilizes advanced nursing techniques to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Knowledge of critical care protocols and emergency interventions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Baptist Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and responding to emergencies.
- Participated in patient assessments and collaborated with healthcare teams for care planning.
- Supported administration of medications and treatments as per established protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation following regulatory standards.
- Engaged in continuous learning of critical care procedures and best practices.
- Provided expert clinical judgment during rapidly evolving situations, initiating appropriate interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
- Implemented individualized care plans based on thorough assessment data, regularly evaluating plan effectiveness and adjusting as needed to promote optimal recovery trajectories.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in critical care nursing through continuing education opportunities and professional affiliations.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong relationships to ensure comprehensive patient care in a critical care setting.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between departments by coordinating patient transfers and maintaining open lines of communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols and actively monitoring for potential complications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to [Type] patients.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment within the critical care setting.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Shores Assisted Living
Hot Springs, AR
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Communicated professionally and effectively with supervisors and staff as a member of a team, including relaying pertinent information from residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Hamilton Health and Rehab
Hot Springs, AR
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Exhibited leadership qualities to train/precept new CNA's in assisting residents.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Communicated with residents using active listening skills, compassion and critical thinking to avoid escalation during situations of hostility and combative responses from residents.
- Assisted Nurses with wound care, foley insertions, and other skills by turning and repositioning residents to maintain comfort.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Communicated professionally and effectively with supervisors and staff as a member of a team, including relaying pertinent information from the residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Haven Center
Martinsburg, WV
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients to avoid escalation during situations of hostility and combative responses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montgomery County Nursing Home
Mount Ida, AR
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients to avoid escalation during situations of hostility and combative responses from residents.
- Used effective redirection techniques with residents to maintain safety and ordinance within the unit.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place,
- Performed end-of-life care (including postmortem care) while maintaining resident's dignity and assisting and comforting grieving family members.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Used effective time management and quality pace for meeting expectations.
- Communicated professionally and effectively with supervisors and staff as a member of a team.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR05-2022
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant Training
Petra Allied Training
Hot Springs, AR06-2016
High School Diploma -
Oden High School - Ouachita River School District
Oden, AR05-2016
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Sedation management
- Ventilator management
- Wound care management
- IV setup
- Titration drip
- Advanced life support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Emergency interventions
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Baptist Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Shores Assisted Living
01.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Hamilton Health and Rehab
02.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Haven Center
11.2018 - 02.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montgomery County Nursing Home
05.2016 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
National Park College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant Training
Petra Allied Training
High School Diploma -
Oden High School - Ouachita River School District