Sara Croghan
Brighton,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable nurse with strong background in direct patient care for 5+ years. Interested in advancing into utilization management and prepared to learn and apply new skills to achieve team goals. Demonstrates strong teamwork by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and driving results to ensure patient satisfaction. Reliable and adaptive, with focus on prioritizing tasks and
meeting deadlines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Aesthetic Nurse
Laser RN Skincare & Injectables
06.2021 - Current
- Streamlined clinic operations by effectively managing patient flow during high-traffic times, ensuring timelines and client satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized aesthetic consultations and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on skincare regimens and post-treatment care to enhance recovery and results.
- Work as an RN in a medspa
Nurse Educator
Laerdal Medical
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions using simulation technology to improve patient care techniques.
- Improved patient safety by designing and conducting simulation exercises that strengthened nurses'' critical thinking skills.
- Organized for contacting customers pre and post visit and charting in Salesforce.
- Worked as a traveling RN educator
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
11.2004 - 04.2009
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care in electronic medical charting system, Epic
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Worked as an RN on Mom/Baby hospital unit
Registered Nurse
Platte Valley Medical Center
12.2002 - 11.2004
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws.
- Worked as RN on Perinatal hospital unit
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2002
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Worked as an RN on the Mom/Baby and Women's Health hospital units
Education
No Degree - Utilization Management CEU's
Relias
Morrisville, NC12-2025
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO01-2000
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO01-1996
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- HIPAA education
- Documentation and charting using Microsoft, iOS, Salesforce, Meditech, EPIC, LEAP operating systems
- Team coordination
- Patient discharge
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Aesthetic Nurse
Laser RN Skincare & Injectables
06.2021 - Current
Nurse Educator
Laerdal Medical
07.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Medical Center
11.2004 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse
Platte Valley Medical Center
12.2002 - 11.2004
Registered Nurse
Lutheran Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2002
No Degree - Utilization Management CEU's
Relias
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Front Range Community College
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
University of Northern Colorado