sara bogdon
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Baptist Health Hospital
Fort Smith, AR
02.2024 - Current
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while following established nursing standards of care.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergent or crisis situations.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
LPN
Sparks Hospital, Baptist health
Fort Smith, AR
10.2016 - 01.2024
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
CNA
Sparks Hospital
Fort Smith, AR
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Helped pts walk with or without self-help devices.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN RN Nursing
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR12-2023
LPN - Nursing
University Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR08-2016
CNA -
PRN
Fort Smith, AR01-2012
GED
Fort Smith Adult Education
Fort Smith, AR01-2011
Skills
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Basic life support
- IV management
- Diabetes management
- Lab result interpretation
- Patient assessment
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Triage
- Trauma nursing core course
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Baptist Health Hospital
02.2024 - Current
LPN
Sparks Hospital, Baptist health
10.2016 - 01.2024
CNA
Sparks Hospital
08.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - BSN RN Nursing
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
LPN - Nursing
University Arkansas Fort Smith
CNA -
PRN
GED
Fort Smith Adult Education