Sara Calder
Bayada Home Health
Saint Johns,FL
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with six years of clinical experience across Endoscopy, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, PACU, and Psychiatric settings. Recently transitioned into Home Health nursing and have really enjoyed the experience and will continue in this position but I am really looking for an opportunity to continue growing in a remote nursing role. Experienced in comprehensive patient assessment, care coordination, medication reconciliation, discharge planning, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong ability to prioritize multiple patient needs, recognize changes in condition, communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers, and maintain accurate electronic documentation. Comfortable working independently while coordinating care and managing competing priorities. Seeking a remote RN opportunity in case management, care coordination, patient outreach, utilization management, or other telehealth-focused nursing services.
Work History
Home Health Nurse
1 Month- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify changes in condition and update individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments while maintaining strict adherence to physician orders and home care protocols.
- Document skilled nursing visits accurately in electronic health records to support continuity of care.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, safety practices, and home recovery routines.
- Perform wound care, catheter care, and other skilled procedures in compliance with clinical standards.
- Utilize OASIS to assess patient needs, review clinical information, and maintain accurate and thorough documentation.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
10 Months- Conducted comprehensive pre-procedure nursing assessments to ensure thorough understanding of medical history, medications, allergies, and patient readiness for procedures.
- Provide individualized patient and family education regarding procedures, preparation, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, CRNAs, anesthesia providers, and recovery staff to promote safe, efficient, and coordinated patient care.
- Monitor patients throughout moderate sedation recovery, assessing vital signs, level of consciousness, pain, and overall clinical status.
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment through early recognition and appropriate response to post-procedure complications or changes in patient condition.
- Maintain accurate, timely electronic documentation in Meditech to support continuity of care and patient safety.
- Prioritized and managed multiple patient care responsibilities in fast-paced procedural environment, ensuring safety and addressing individualized patient needs.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
7 Months- Delivered clear, patient-centered education to patients and families before and after procedures, promoting understanding of care instructions and recovery expectations.
- Coordinated patient care with physicians, CRNAs, anesthesia providers, and recovery staff throughout the procedural process.
- Coordinated patient care with physicians, CRNAs, anesthesia providers, and recovery staff, ensuring seamless procedural processes and optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients during moderate sedation recovery, promptly identifying clinical changes to initiate timely interventions and enhance patient safety.
- Recognized and responded appropriately to post-procedure complications and changes in patient status.
- Performed comprehensive pre-procedure assessments and reviewed patient medical histories, medications, and procedural readiness.
- Documented patient information electronically and communicated vital details to support safe transitions of care and continuity in treatment.
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
2 Years 10 Months- Provided comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with acute illnesses and those recovering from surgical procedures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and monitored changes in condition, facilitating early recognition of patient deterioration and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Managed care for up to 6–7 patients per shift while prioritizing competing clinical needs and maintaining safe, timely patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive care delivery.
- Administered medications and evaluated patient response and treatment effectiveness.
- Performed nursing procedures including dressing changes and Foley catheter insertion.
- Educated patients and families on medications, disease processes, treatment plans, and discharge instructions to support safe transitions of care.
- Maintained accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation while ensuring continuity of care.
- Delivered emotional support and advocacy while maintaining clear communication with patients and families to foster understanding and compliance throughout care.
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Delivered comprehensive care to adult patients who were acutely ill or recovering from surgery, ensuring optimal recovery and comfort.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Provides emotional support and education to patients and their families.
- Executed routine procedures, including dressing changes and foley catheter insertion, adhering to best practices for patient safety and care quality.
- Oversaw comprehensive care for multiple patients, ensuring their medical needs were addressed effectively.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families regarding medications, disease processes, and discharge instructions.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and early recognition of patient deterioration.
- Administered medications and monitored treatment effectiveness.
- Maintained detailed and accurate electronic documentation.
- Supervised a six-bed locked unit dedicated to the care of Baker Act patients, ensuring safety and compliance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
High School
Skills
Patient Assessment
Patient Education
Care Coordination
Discharge Planning
Medication Reconciliation
Electronic Medical Records (Meditech and Cerner)
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Documentation
Patient Outcomes
Critical Thinking
Quality assurance
Prioritization
Patient Advocacy
Certification
Registered Nurse Compact License - Florida - Expires 04/30/2028 - License #9536002, Basic Life Support (BLS) - Expires 10/31/2026, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Expires 06/30/2028
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Bayada Home Health
09.2026 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Memorial Hospital
11.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Borland Groover Durbin Crossing Office
04.2025 - 11.2025Read More
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County
07.2022 - 05.2025Read More
Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2022Read More
Central High School
High School
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Jersey College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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