Sara Goodell
Eagle Mountain,UT
Summary
Experienced with managing critical care patients in high-pressure environments. Utilizes advanced nursing techniques to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Knowledge of critical care protocols and emergency interventions.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Intermountain Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted treatment protocols based on clinical assessments.
- Educated patients and families on critical care procedures and post-discharge instructions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to fluctuating workloads while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Increased efficiency of unit operations by collaborating with staff to streamline processes and optimize resources.
- Provided expert clinical judgment during rapidly evolving situations, initiating appropriate interventions to maximize patient outcomes.
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, addressing concerns promptly, and involving patients in decision-making processes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advancements in critical care nursing through continuing education opportunities and professional affiliations.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between departments by coordinating patient transfers and maintaining open lines of communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neurological critically ill patients.
RN
Neurorestorative
10.2014 - 09.2021
- Providing direct care to patients that are vent dependent that have had catastrophic injuries or illnesses.
- Respiratory skills such as trach care, suctioning, managing pt.'s on ventilators.
- Assessment skills, including specialized assessments of respiratory and neurological patients.
- Pediatric nursing
- Wound care
- Glucose monitoring
- Phlebotomy and lab interpretation
- Time management
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
RN
Jordan Valley Medical Center
10.2010 - 04.2016
- Medication administration
- Assessments
- Critical thinking
- Wound Care
- Pre and post surgical assessment and patient care
- Time management, prioritizing
- Blood administration
- Teaching/education to patients and families
- Assist with procedures such as LP
- Glucose monitoring
- Phlebotomy and lab interpretation
Medical Assistant
Practice of Medicine- Internal medicine clinic
06.2006 - 10.2010
- Vital signs
- Charting/intake
- Assist with procedures
- Time management
- Injections
- Phlebotomy
- Scheduling
- Glucose monitoring
Education
Associates degree - nursing
Salt Lake Community College
08-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Patient care planning
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Staff supervision
Certification
BLS
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Intermountain Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
RN
Neurorestorative
10.2014 - 09.2021
RN
Jordan Valley Medical Center
10.2010 - 04.2016
Medical Assistant
Practice of Medicine- Internal medicine clinic
06.2006 - 10.2010
Associates degree - nursing
Salt Lake Community College