Sara Cummins
Gregory,United States
Summary
Self directed, dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking full-time position. Experienced in direct patient care and care coordination in varied settings. Experience and ability to work across various patient demographics in varied settings. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients during high-stress events.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric-Contract
Cedar Creek Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Assessing, planning and delivering care to 25-28 patients with co-occurring disorders
- Proprietary charting system
- Continually assesses and reassesses patient’s medical and psychiatric status and changing needs
- Participated with other team members in planning and implementing patient’s treatment plan
- Completed internal nursing assessments
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to update care plans as needed
- Blood draws and monitoring patient lab results
- Monitored patients for extrapyramidal symptoms and other medication related concerns
Registered Nurse-Contract
Favorite Healthcare And Care One
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for provision of care for 16-20 high acuity offenders; pre and post-dialysis, post-surgical care, tube feedings, colostomies, tracheostomies, post-amputation, extensive wound care, diabetic care, cancer and end of life care
- Provided coverage as needed for facility healthcare clinic. Administered medications and treatments, performed suture removal and EKG's, provided wound care and assessed new concerns
- Restraint checks and renewing restraint orders when working on Psychiatric units
- Administered medications and treatment to inmates and monitored responses while collaboration with treatment team to modify care plans
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, Dobhoff tube, Kangaroo pump, intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to identify and address new concerns
- Monitored responses to medications identify and address new concerns including allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, red man syndrome and extrapyramidal symptoms
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Registered Nurse Manager
State Of Michigan
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Prioritized and delegated assignments to 15-20 staff members based on individual strengths and experience
- COMs charting system
- Oversight of staff responsible for provision of care to approximately 1,300 incarcerated prisoners, providing direct care and supervising team comprised of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Resident Care Assistants
- Investigated and responded to grievances
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Performed monthly narcotic and compliance audits Advised patients of proper wound management, safe medication use and disease management education
- Administered COVID vaccines and trained on Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Registered Nurse-Contract
Favorite Healthcare & PIE Management
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Clinic nurse; quickly assessed 25-30 patients per 12-hour shift while collaborating with medical providers to address health concerns and deliver appropriate treatments
- COMs charting system
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored response
- Performed wound care as ordered
- Suture removal and EKG's as ordered
- Responded to emergencies; cardiac, drug over dose, self harm, suicide attempt and other prisoner injuries as needed
- Provided education to diverse prisoner population adjusting communication to facilitate comprehension
Registered Nurse
Ingham County Medical Care Facility
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care to approximately 20 cardiac and orthopedic rehab patients
- Point Click Care charting system
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Administered medications via oral, IV, intramuscular injections, and monitored responses
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatments, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management,discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Registered Nurse From LPN
State of Michigan
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Transitioned from LPN to RN August 2019;
- COMs and NexGen charting systems
- Responsible for provision of care for 16-20 high acuity offenders; pre and post-dialysis, post-surgical care, tube feedings, colostomies, tracheostomies, post-amputation, extensive wound care, diabetic care, cancer and end of life care
- Provided nursing care for 20-40 offenders with Psychiatric diagnoses of Bi-polar, Schizophrenia, personality disorders, major depression, PTSD and others
- Restraint checks and renewing restraint orders while working Psychiatric units
- Administered medications and treatment to inmates and monitored responses while collaboration with treatment team to modify care plans
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, Dobhoff tube, Kangaroo pump, intramuscular injections
- Monitored responses to medications identify and address new concerns including allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, red man syndrome and extrapyramidal symptoms
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Licensed Practical Nurse-Contingent
South Lyon Senior Care And Rehab Center
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Contingent LPN at South Lyon Senior Care and Rehab
- Point Click Care charting system
- Performed admissions, scheduled appointments, arranged transfers and prepared discharges
- Assessed and cared for approx 25 patients, administered medications, and appropriately charted patient progress
- Provided treatments as scheduled
- Performed wound care as ordered
- Effectively communicated changes in patient conditions to Medical Provider as appropriate
- Responded to emergencies as necessary
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05.2019
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Management of Healthservices & Gerontology
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI08.1993
Skills
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Emergency response; cardiac, injuries, drug overdose and suicide attempts
- Seizure Management
- Phlebotomy
- Patient assessments and monitoring
- Tracheostomy care
- Managing deadlines
- Diabetes management and education
- Mental health care
- Administering immunizations
- Foley catheter insertion and removal
- Physical assessment
- Suture removal
Affiliations
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Honor Roll Student
Member of Student Nurse Association
3.7 GPA
Jun 2015 — Aug 2016
Livonia
Schoolcraft College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Member of Student Nurse Association
Certification
BLS Certification - American Heart Association
Hobbies
Travel
Cooking and baking
Gardening
Reading
Bowling
Professional Sports Fan
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric-Contract
Cedar Creek Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse-Contract
Favorite Healthcare And Care One
01.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse Manager
State Of Michigan
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse-Contract
Favorite Healthcare & PIE Management
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Ingham County Medical Care Facility
11.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse From LPN
State of Michigan
03.2017 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse-Contingent
South Lyon Senior Care And Rehab Center
09.2016 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Schoolcraft College
Bachelor of Arts - Management of Healthservices & Gerontology
Spring Arbor University