Sara Croft
Scandia,MN
Summary
Compassionate Trauma/Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers evidence based care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Including trauma, emergency general surgery, colorectal, neurosurgical and geriatric population. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated to patient well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HealthPartners
St. Paul, MN
07.2017 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Charge RN/Medical Lead
MSSI
Twin Cities, MN
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided guidance to patients on the importance of following CDC guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
- Conducted contact tracing for individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 or had close contact with a confirmed case.
- Assisted patients with completing COVID-19 screening forms and questionnaires.
- Collected specimens from patients suspected of having contracted Covid 19 virus as per established protocol.
- Maintained accurate records of daily screenings and results in accordance with HIPAA and health department regulations.
- Prepared and administered vaccines according to established protocols.
- Performed quality assurance checks on vaccine storage equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with public health officials to ensure compliance with state guidelines for administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Personal Care Assistant
HealthPartners-Regions Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Assessed, monitored and documented vital signs for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN12-2020
Associate Nursing Degree - Nursing
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN05-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Medical Institute of Minnesota
Bloomington, MN03-1999
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Hearing Science
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05-1993
Skills
- Acute care of trauma, emergency general surgery, colorectal and med-surg patients
- Wound, stoma, ostomy, tracheostomy & fistula care
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Geriatric, delirium, and dementia care
- EPIC electronic medical record keeping
- Progressive and telemetry trained
- Chest tube management
- Central line management
Certification
- BLS
- PHN
Skin Wound Resource RN
- Recognized and trained in skin wounds, ostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, fistulas and wound vac treatment.
- Maintains diligent attention to skin preservation and prevention of skin breakdown.
- Manages new ostomy and ileostomy in the post-surgical patient. Including high-output ostomy and nutrition support.
- Manages wound vac therapy, dry and irrigated.
Timeline
Charge RN/Medical Lead
MSSI
07.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
HealthPartners
07.2017 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
HealthPartners-Regions Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Associate Nursing Degree - Nursing
Century College
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Medical Institute of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Hearing Science
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
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