Sara Guzman
Fort Leonard Wood,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Intern / EWL
Phelps Health
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing under the supervision of the RN.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records systems for accurate documentation of patient information.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Allergy Nurse
Phelps Health
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive allergy assessments and individualized care plans.
- Performed skin prick tests accurately while adhering to safety guidelines, aiding in appropriate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times for patients seeking allergy consultations.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress throughout treatment courses, facilitating informed decision-making regarding ongoing therapy adjustments.
- Increased patient satisfaction with timely and accurate administration of allergy immunotherapy injections.
- Administered and documented medication and treatments and accurately recorded care.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications such as inhalers, epinephrine auto-injectors, and antihistamines for optimal symptom control.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing LPN To RN Bridge Program
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO04.2024
Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Waynesville Career Center
Waynesville, MO06.2022
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible Schedule
- Client Relationships
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Organized
- Conflict Resolution
- Epic
- Initiative
- Scheduling
Accomplishments
State of Missouri Board of Nursing, Practical Nursing License, 2022.
American Heart Association, CPR 2023.
Associates in Nursing, April 2024
Affiliations
- Alpha Delta NU Honors Society
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Intern / EWL
Phelps Health
01.2024 - 04.2024
Allergy Nurse
Phelps Health
01.2023 - 08.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing LPN To RN Bridge Program
Southwest Baptist University
Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Waynesville Career Center
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