Sara Bushaw
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse experienced in multi-specialty Pre-Op, PACU and OR nursing duties. Many years of nurse management experience. Highly skilled in IV management, patient teaching, assessment skills, and customer service. A team player with strengths including time management, efficiency, critical thinking, and remaining calm under pressure. Certified in Infection Prevention through CDC.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre Op/PACU RN- Multispecialty
BASC- Proliance
01.2025 - Current
- Performed standard Pre-op and PACU RN duties in multi-specialty ASC including orthopedic, oncoplastic breast surgery, cataract and retinal surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry.
- Strong IV start skills
- Give high quality and compassionate care with great patient rapport
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provide clear and comprehensive discharge instructions and education to patients and family
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Pre Op/PACU RN- Multispecialty
BASC- Surgery Partners
04.2024 - Current
- Performed standard Pre-op and PACU RN duties in multi-specialty ASC including orthopedic, oncoplastic breast surgery, cataract and retinal surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry.
- Strong IV start skills
- Give high quality and compassionate care with great patient rapport
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provide clear and comprehensive discharge instructions and education to patients and family
ASC Manager & Infection Preventionist
Bellingham Urology Group
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed standard ASC Manager duties
- Monitored and enforced compliance with medical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Performance evaluations and staff development to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Ordered all pharmacy and clinical supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Coordinated and oversaw process for Peer Reviews
- Coordinated Preventative Maintenance for all ASC equipment
- Infection Preventionist: monitored infection rates, performed regulatory infection prevention processes and audits, Maintained records of procedures, infections and outcomes, developed and improved infection control procedures.
PACU RN- Urology
Bellingham Urology Group
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- IV insertion and management
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
OR Circulator- Urology
Bellingham Urology Group
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed standard OR Circulator nurse duties in OR setting
- Documented care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity and clinical priorities.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Nurse Manager / Infection Preventionist
Mt Baker Care Center
02.2014 - 01.2023
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Managed Care of patients in Physical Rehab environment after orthopedic and cardiac procedures, strokes and other major medical conditions- knowledgeable in post op care of orthopedic patients
- Coordinated regulatory compliance in patient care, documentation, infection prevention
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Performed nursing care in all areas of RN Scope of Practice including IV management, wound care, patient teaching, infection prevention
Scrub Nurse/RN Circulator
Bellingham Ear, Nose, Throat
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Worked as Surgical Tech as RN and assisted in Circulating duties within RN Scope of Practice
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
Scrub Nurse / Circulator
Bellingham Ear, Nose and Throat
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Worked as Surgical Tech as LPN and assisted in Circulating duties within LPN Scope of Practice
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
Education
Registered Nursing - Nursing
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA06-2009
Licensed Practical Nursing - Healthcare
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham WA06-2007
Years of Experience
2+ Years Multi-Specialty PACU Experience: Pre-Anesthesia assessment, patient education, IV insertion and management, Post Anesthesia Care, patient education and discharge planning. Areas: orthopedic, cataract/retina, oncoplastic breast, ENT, urology, plastics, podiatry.
4+ Years OR/Circulator/Surgical Tech experience in Specialty Areas: Urology and Ear/Nose/Throat/Plastic surgery including Surgical Tech duties, Circulating, and management
13+ years of Nurse Management Experience: multiple fields of nursing including Long-Term Care, Skilled Rehab and ASC
1 Year ASC Manager Experience
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- ACLS Certification
Timeline
Pre Op/PACU RN- Multispecialty
BASC- Proliance
01.2025 - Current
Pre Op/PACU RN- Multispecialty
BASC- Surgery Partners
04.2024 - Current
ASC Manager & Infection Preventionist
Bellingham Urology Group
06.2023 - 07.2024
PACU RN- Urology
Bellingham Urology Group
01.2023 - 07.2024
OR Circulator- Urology
Bellingham Urology Group
01.2023 - 06.2024
Nurse Manager / Infection Preventionist
Mt Baker Care Center
02.2014 - 01.2023
Scrub Nurse/RN Circulator
Bellingham Ear, Nose, Throat
06.2013 - 09.2014
Scrub Nurse / Circulator
Bellingham Ear, Nose and Throat
06.2007 - 08.2009
Registered Nursing - Nursing
Bellingham Technical College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Healthcare
Bellingham Technical College
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