Sara N. Pittman
Vine Grove,KY
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in direct patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Relief Charge RN
University of Louisville Hospital
02.2018 - Current
- Stroke/Trauma PCU
- Mixed acuity float pool
- Transfer center RN assisting with transferring hundreds of patients into the organization
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Insertion and maintenance of Foley Catheters, IV tubes, tube feedings and tracheostomy care
- Managed care for 6 patient teams recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Knowledge of internal and external patient transfer processes
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Ancillary Technician
Kentucky One Health
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Provide administrative support to physicians and medical personnel
- Communicate with patients to process prescription renewals, schedule specialty referrals, tests, procedures, and appointments
- Manage patient charting and medical record processing
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of company policies and procedures in order to effectively communicate them to clients during scheduling process.
- Acted as reliable point of contact for clients, addressing concerns or questions about their appointments with professionalism and tact.
- Increased departmental productivity by cross-training in various areas, expanding skillset, and flexibility in scheduling assignments.
Medical Receptionist
Norton Healthcare
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted up to 60 patients per day with check in and registration process in the urgent care setting
- Answered phones and processed inbound and outbound faxes
- Assisted medical staff and physicians in providing administrative support needed for follow up care
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, CO07.2020
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY05.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Plan Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- NIHSS Certified
- BLS
- State Registered Nurses Aide, Kentucky, 05/14
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Kentucky, 05/18
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to hundreds patients in an acute care environment.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in bedside procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients in the acute care setting during/ after surgery, trauma, acute illness and chronic illness exacerbation
- Patient Education - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Relief Charge RN
University of Louisville Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Norton Healthcare
06.2016 - 07.2017
Ancillary Technician
Kentucky One Health
07.2014 - 02.2018
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
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