Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Sara Hamilton

Decatur,Il

Summary

Diligent nursing professional brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 33 years of industry experience. Trained in wound care, chemo therapy treatment and patient care with extensive knowledge of Trauma nursing, hyperbaric therapy, wound vacs, stroke, diabetes, geriatrics and pediatrics.

Overview

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Work History

Registered Nurse

Memorial Healthcare
Decatur
07 2008 - Current
  • Infusion specialist and wound care
  • 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.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.

Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

Decatur memorial hospital
Decatur
07 2008 - Current
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.

Education

BSN - Nursing

Millikin University
05.1991

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care Wound care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Preventive health
  • Trauma recovery
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Patient and family advocate

Accomplishments

  • Narional Daisy award

Certification

ONC ,Acls instructor, wound care, NIHSS, CEN, PCEN, hyperbaric certified, TNS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Memorial Healthcare
07 2008 - Current

Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

Decatur memorial hospital
07 2008 - Current

BSN - Nursing

Millikin University
Sara Hamilton