Sara Esch
Howell,MI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. As a Charge Nurse of 15 years I performed chart auditing, staff scheduling, and oversaw night shift nurses on a regular basis.
Excellent at peripheral IV starts and phlebotomy skills, often called to other units for difficult to start IVʼs and blood draws.
Proficient in EMR charting, administering and monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Several skills learned and performed in the OB/GYN setting during practicum, completing a total of 600 hours in OB/GYN. I graduated in May 2023 with my Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Degree from Kent State University. I am currently licensed in the State of Michigan and have my NPI and DEA. I am also licensed as a NP in Texas and Florida with NP licensing pending in NY. I am licensed as a RN in MI, TX, FL, MO, NY. I am willing to obtain other state licenses as needed.
My empathy, compassion, willingness to learn and driven personality make me an ideal candidate to grow within an organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Med Pro NP
Ideal Image
11.2023 - Current
- Provide aesthetic treatments including laser hair removal, wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Learn and adapt quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
IV RN
Restore Hyper Wellness
04.2023 - Current
- Perform IV starts and administer IV micronutrient therapy
- IM nutrient injections
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Weight management education and perform semiglutide injections
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Arizona College Of Nursing
04.2023 - Current
- Facilitate engaging classroom discussions on evidence-based nursing practices, encouraging critical thinking and application of knowledge.
- Stay current with emerging trends in nursing education by attending professional development workshops and integrating new teaching strategies into coursework.
- Compile, administer and grade assignments to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Contribute educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Mentor and guide students through challenging coursework, offering support and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Foster an inclusive learning environment that support diverse learners'' needs while promoting cultural competence.
- Evaluat student performance through assessments, providing timely feedback and individualize coaching to promote academic success.
- Support student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Develop strong rapport with students by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy towards their unique challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships.
Nursing Faculty
Schoolcraft College
10.2011 - Current
- Develop strong rapport with students by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating empathy towards their unique challenges.
- Stay current with emerging trends in nursing education by attending professional development workshops and integrating new teaching strategies into coursework.
- Enhance student learning experiences by incorporating clinical simulations and real-world scenarios into lesson plans.
- Assesse student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Mentor and guide students through challenging clinical rotations, offering support and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Evaluate student performance through assessments, providing timely feedback and individualize coaching to promote academic success.
- Contribute educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Promote a culture of safety within the clinical setting by emphasizing adherence to established protocols and ethical guidelines.
- Foster an inclusive learning environment that supported diverse learners'' needs while promoting cultural competence.
- Oversee laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Assistant Clinical Leader
Ascension Providence Hospital
07.2013 - 05.2023
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery in a not-for-profit inner city hospital.
- Supervising charge nurse, attended all deliveries and emergency situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for all patients.
- Assisted in supervision, orientation, training, mentoring, coaching and direction of clinical staff.
- Assigned staff according to departmental needs and assigned coverage for staff absences.
- Reviewed patient health status and developed individualized care plans.
- Ensured proper documentation of patient encounters by maintaining detailed records according to established guidelines and regulations.
- Championed patient-centered care principles, fostering an environment where patients were treated with dignity, respect, and compassion while receiving individualized attention tailored to their specific needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations and recommended appropriate merit increases.
- Managed daily operations of the unit, ensuring smooth functioning of all aspects of patient services from scheduling appointments to billing processes.
- Participated in continuous education programs to maintain current knowledge of industry trends and advancements in patient care techniques.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Established strong working relationships among colleagues from various disciplines thus creating synergistic collaborations that benefited overall patient care quality.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, facilitating effective communication regarding treatment options and care decisions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Registered Nurse, OB
Hutzel Women's Hospital
05.2007 - 01.2017
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery in a not-for-profit inner city hospital.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives within the OB unit, striving to continuously enhance the level of care provided to our patients and their families.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Supported mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies with attentive monitoring and proactive interventions to prevent complications or adverse outcomes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Facilitated safe labor and delivery experiences by closely monitoring both mother and baby during the birthing process.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating mothers on proper techniques and addressing any concerns or difficulties they may have had.
- Advocated for patients'' needs, ensuring that their voices were heard during decision-making processes related to their care plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reduced complications and interventions with thorough assessments of maternal and fetal well-being throughout labor.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members entering the OB unit, sharing expertise gained from hands-on experience in the field while fostering their growth as professionals within the specialty area of obstetrical nursing.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities focusing on topics such as fetal monitoring interpretation, neonatal resuscitation, and emergency obstetric situations.
Education
Post-Master's of Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05.2007
Skills
- Excellent with IV starts
- Laser hair removal
- aesthetic injectables
- OB triage
- OB deliveries/circulating cesarean sections
- Chart review and auditing
- Staff scheduling
- Preceptor
- Well-women annual exams
Certification
- WHNP-BC
- BLS
- NRP
- Injectables (wrinkle relaxer and dermal fillers)
Licenses
- RN - MI, TX, FL, MO, NY
- NP - MI, TX, FL, (NY pending)
- DEA - MI
Timeline
Lead Med Pro NP
Ideal Image
11.2023 - Current
IV RN
Restore Hyper Wellness
04.2023 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Arizona College Of Nursing
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Clinical Leader
Ascension Providence Hospital
07.2013 - 05.2023
Nursing Faculty
Schoolcraft College
10.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, OB
Hutzel Women's Hospital
05.2007 - 01.2017
Post-Master's of Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Kent State University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
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