Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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SARA STEWART

SARA STEWART

Topeka

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Cotton O'Neil Peds Clinic
08.2020 - Current
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.

School district COVID Nurse

TPS 501
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
  • Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.

PCT

Stormont Vail Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2020
  • Direct patient care, evaluating pain and vital signs, assisting with ADL, accurate documentation, monitoring blood glucose levels.

Sales Representative

Baisch and Skinner
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Packed/organized flowers and live plants, contacted local floral businesses sales orders, counting product, cashier, customer care.

Education

LPN -

Washburn Tech
Topeka, KS
05.2020

CNA -

Washburn Tech
Topeka, KS
12.2016

Skills

  • Cultural Awareness
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Professionalism
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Hospital and Clinic Setting
  • Med Surg
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Care plan development
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • Patient education
  • Time management
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Patient support
  • Pre-operative care
  • Behavioral health
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Catheter care
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Medical documentation
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Inpatient care
  • Breathing treatments
  • Preventive care
  • Medical records management
  • Educating families
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate care
  • Effective communication

Affiliations

  • mom of 3
  • kayaking
  • hiking
  • biking
  • swimming
  • reading
  • board games

Certification

  • LPN - 51730

Accomplishments

  • recognized for compassionate care and great work ethic

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

School district COVID Nurse

TPS 501
08.2022 - 11.2023

LPN

Cotton O'Neil Peds Clinic
08.2020 - Current

PCT

Stormont Vail Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2020

Sales Representative

Baisch and Skinner
09.2016 - 05.2018

LPN -

Washburn Tech

CNA -

Washburn Tech