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Sara Kauffman

Sara Kauffman

Nashville,TN

Summary

Inpatient oncology nurse with 2 years of experience caring for newly diagnosed and end of life for adult patients. Highly experienced in accessing and maintaining sterile central lines and dressing changes throughout the course of patient admission. Oriented 2 new graduate nurses onto the floor for the span of their 4 week training and teaching them not only how to be a nurse, but all the specialties of oncology. Looking to expand my skills and career opportunities with a new work environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • This role offered me completion of a yearlong residency program and certificate in chemotherapy administration. I provide care to all types of oncology patients, those just diagnosed and some at the end of life.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to hospital policies while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention such as PCAs, chemotherapy, heparin drips, and ketamine.
  • Precept new grad nurses through their 4 week orientation. I was able to precept two new nurses and help orient them to the unit and help strengthen their skills enough to be comfortable being alone.

Lab Assistant

IU Health Arnett
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Worked with newborns to elders preforming phlebotomy, EKGs, and respiratory swabs as well as running tests in the lab and inputting data into patients’ charts.
  • Worked with doctor’s offices for clarification on lab orders and nurses when results were critical and making them aware.
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system and patients' charts.
  • Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.

Phlebotomist

CSL Plasma
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Preformed phlebotomy with an 18-gauge needle on approximately 20 people a day.
  • Assessed for good vascular access and to respond quickly to donor reactions. Some days, I was the only phlebotomist in the building for a 12-hour shift. I learned how to advocate for myself and donor safety while being responsible for every donor’s donation.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2023

Skills

  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Direct patient care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Program- expires June 30th, 2026

Timeline

Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2025

Lab Assistant

IU Health Arnett
12.2021 - 06.2023

Phlebotomist

CSL Plasma
12.2020 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University

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