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Sara De Paul

Glendale Heights,IL

Summary

Accomplished Nurse Educator with a proven track record at Elmhurst University, enhancing nursing competencies through targeted educational programs and professional development. Expert in clinical instruction, student evaluation, and exceptional organizational skills significantly improved learning outcomes. Spearheaded innovative teaching strategies, achieving notable advancements in healthcare education and patient care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Educator

Elmhurst University
08.2021 - Current
  • Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
  • Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
  • Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
  • Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
  • Reduced knowledge gaps by creating customized training plans that addressed specific needs within the nursing team.
  • Presented at regional and national conferences, sharing insights on innovative approaches to nurse education and professional development.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate collaboration on healthcare initiatives and educational programming.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.

Registered Nurse

Advocate Lutheran General
07.2020 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

ICU Nurse

Good Samartian Hopsital
03.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
  • Assisted in the orientation process of new staff members by providing guidance on unit policies, procedures, equipment usage.
  • Continuously expanded clinical knowledge base through participation in educational workshops, seminars, and conferences related to critical care nursing.

ICU Nurse

Hinsdale Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2018
  • Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Effectively utilized electronic health records systems to document all aspects of patient care accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.

Education

Doctor Nursing Practice - Nursing

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights KY
12.2025

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL
05.2015

Skills

  • Clinical expertise
  • Clinical Instruction
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Clinical education
  • Teaching strategies
  • Professional Development
  • Evaluation methods
  • Student Evaluation
  • Managing simulation equipment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational Skills

Accomplishments

  • Instrumental in developing and introducing curriculum for new Special Procedure course.
  • Inspired students to pursue careers in specialties like Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Cath Lab.

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Educator in Clinical Learning
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
  • Trauma Nursing care certification

Timeline

Nurse Educator

Elmhurst University
08.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Advocate Lutheran General
07.2020 - Current

ICU Nurse

Good Samartian Hopsital
03.2018 - 07.2020

ICU Nurse

Hinsdale Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2018

Doctor Nursing Practice - Nursing

Northern Kentucky University

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Olivet Nazarene University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Elmhurst University

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