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Sara Bridges

Huntsville

Summary

Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Crestwood Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Manage the care of hemodynamically unstable patients in the age range from 18 and above.
  • Communicate with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes for individual patients.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other advanced practices to conduct care plans specific to each case.
  • Organize multiple critical medications including pressors, sedation, analgesics and other drips such as heparin, insulin, and paralytics.
  • Very familiar with rapid intubations and diverse equipment such as ventilators, Bi-Paps, opti-flow, vapo therm, arterial and central venous lines.
  • Exposed to IABPs, impellas and CRRT.

Registered Nurse, Oncology

Huntsville Hospital Main
12.2022 - 08.2024
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Administered multiple chemotherapy's particular to specific cancers with a chemo certification through the facility.
  • Replaced blood products and electrolytes based on hospital protocol.
  • Proficient in Port-A-Caths, hickmans and other invasive accesses.
  • Provided excellent emotional support to patients, family, and friends, displaying compassion, empathy and understanding during difficult situations.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Barfield Health Care
08.2019 - 12.2022
  • Oversaw and maintained resident rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Answered call lights and supported resident comfort and safety.
  • Checked resident vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Participated in fun group activities with residents to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents of varying mental capacities.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
05-2023

Skills

  • Hemodynamics monitoring
  • Ventilator management
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • ECG
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Organ donor procedures
  • End-of-life care
  • Family support
  • Intravenous therapy

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • MOAB

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Crestwood Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Oncology

Huntsville Hospital Main
12.2022 - 08.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Barfield Health Care
08.2019 - 12.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Wallace State Community College

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