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Sara D. Eckrote

Sara D. Eckrote

Snyder,OK

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional in high-stress emergency settings, delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining composure during medical crises. Reliable team member with adaptability and commitment to collaborative success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Comanche County Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Delivered critical care in high-pressure emergency situations, ensuring patient stabilization and safety.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
  • Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge of emergency protocols.
  • Streamlined triage processes, improving efficiency in patient assessment and treatment prioritization.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established guidelines, ensuring compliance and safety.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
07.2013 - 06.2023
  • Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.
  • Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
  • Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
  • Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
  • Collected urine and fecal samples.
  • Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.
  • Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.
  • Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
  • Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
  • Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion.
  • Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
  • Assisted with ADLs.
  • Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

PLANTATION VILLAGE
02.2012 - 08.2013
  • Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
  • Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
  • Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
  • Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
  • Administered simple range of motion exercises.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.
  • Assisted with ADLs.
  • Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
  • Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK
05-2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

GREAT PLAINS TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Frederick, OK
06.2013

General Education

SNYDER HIGH SCHOOL
03.2012

Skills

  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • Charting expertise
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
  • Reliable transportation
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Quick problem solver
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Valid OK driver's license
  • Patient-focused care
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate and trustworthy caregiver
  • Time management
  • Effectively interacts with patients and families
  • Medical terminology
  • Charting and record keeping
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Patient assessments
  • EKG interpretation
  • Medication administration
  • Intravenous therapy

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • Licensed Registered Nurse
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Comanche County Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

COMANCHE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
07.2013 - 06.2023

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

PLANTATION VILLAGE
02.2012 - 08.2013

General Education

SNYDER HIGH SCHOOL

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Western Oklahoma State College

Certified Nursing Assistant

GREAT PLAINS TECHNOLOGY CENTER