Sara Riehle
Appleton,WI
Summary
Caring, flexible, hardworking and service-oriented Certified NICU RN with six years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care, with emphasis on a family-centered approach. Advocates for patients and families and promotes quality improvement initiatives. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training and mentoring new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Level III NICU.
- Provided nursing care for 2-4 infants each shift.
- Cared for infants requiring respiratory support including nasal cannula and CPAP, peripheral IV's and Broviac catheter.
Travel Nurse
Presbyterian St. Luke's
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Level IV NICU.
- Cared for infants requiring respiratory support including nasal cannula, CPAP, NIPPV, ETT (CPAP, SIMV, PRVC, VG, HFOV); peripheral IV's, UVC, UAC, PICC lines, Broviac catheters; continuous drips of critical medications; infants with cardiac defects (non-surgical), ELBW infants, and post-surgical infants including TEF repair, infants with ostomies and g-tubes.
Travel Nurse
Swedish First Hill
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Level IV NICU.
- Cared for infants requiring respiratory support including nasal cannula, CPAP, NIPPV, ETT (CPAP, SIMV, VG, HFOV), NAVA (invasive & noninvasive); peripheral IV's, UVC, UAC, PICC lines, Broviac catheters; continuous drips of critical medications; infants with cardiac defects (non-surgical), ELBW infants, and post-surgical infants including TEF repair, infants with ostomies and g-tubes.
Travel Nurse
HCA Osceola
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Level III NICU
- Cared for infants requiring respiratory support including nasal cannula, CPAP, NIPPV, ETT (CPAP, SIMV, VG, HFOV); peripheral IV's, UVC, UAC, PICC lines; continuous drips of critical medications; ELBW infants
- Attended deliveries and resuscitated high risk infants.
Travel Nurse
New Hanover Regional
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Level IV NICU
- Cared for infants requiring respiratory support including nasal cannula, CPAP, NIPPV, ETT ( SIMV, VG,), Peripheral IV's, UVC, UAC, PICC lines, Broviac catheters; continuous drips of critical medications; VLBW and post-surgical infants including TEF repair, infants with ostomies and g-tubes.
- Recognized by family for exceptional discharge teaching
Registered Nurse
AdvocateAurora
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Trained and mentored student nurses, externs, and new graduates in proper procedures and care standards
- Attended high-risk deliveries and performed resuscitation for infants, admitted infants transported from outside hospitals for higher level of care
- Skilled in assisting with intubation, placement of UAC, UVC, PCVL, chest tubes, lumbar punctures
- Managed plan of care for extremely premature and critically ill infants and promoted family involvement
- Skilled in lab collection, insertion of peripheral IV's and management of medication and IV therapies
- Managed various respiratory devices including nasal cannula, CPAP, NAVA, NIPPV, SIMV and HFOV ventilators
- Exemplified leadership as elected member on unit nursing shared governance committee, attending meetings and implementing solutions to improve nursing care delivery using evidenced-based practices
- Championed infection prevention, implemented and evaluated quality improvement initiatives
- Living Our Values Everyday: Compassion Award 2021
Lead Vaccinator
AdvocateAurora
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Managed a hospital clinic administering COVID 19 vaccinations to employees and the public
- Adhered to CDC, FDA, state and system protocols regarding administration and delegation of vaccine supply
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current
- Developed and monitored weekly staff schedules
- Responded to and addressed patient complaints and concerns
- Monitored patients and intervened appropriately in response to adverse vaccine reactions
Nurse Extern
AdvocateAurora
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Level III NICU
- Learned nursing care by shadowing skilled nursing professionals
- Performed nursing procedures and assessments under supervision of RN
- Updated charts in Epic using hospital-approved documentation and patient protection standards
- Completed patient assessments and recommended treatment plans
Certified Nursing Assistant and Telemetry Tech
AdvocateAurora
11.2014 - 05.2018
- Medical Telemetry unit
- Skilled in monitoring telemetry for patients in multiple units
- Interpreted telemetry strips and alerted RN's to changes in patient status
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI05.2018
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Certified NICU RN (RNC-NIC)
Timeline
Travel Nurse
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse
Presbyterian St. Luke's
12.2022 - 11.2023
Travel Nurse
Swedish First Hill
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Nurse
HCA Osceola
01.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Nurse
New Hanover Regional
09.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Vaccinator
AdvocateAurora
03.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
AdvocateAurora
06.2018 - 09.2021
Nurse Extern
AdvocateAurora
01.2018 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant and Telemetry Tech
AdvocateAurora
11.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Marquette University
Similar Profiles
Tania HernandezTania Hernandez
Food Service Associate at John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical CenterFood Service Associate at John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
Jose CejaJose Ceja
Lift Team Technician at John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical CenterLift Team Technician at John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
Victor SuiVictor Sui
ICU Nurse at John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical CenterICU Nurse at John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
Maria Elena R. YbonaMaria Elena R. Ybona
Phlebotomist at John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical CenterPhlebotomist at John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
Nicole GanterNicole Ganter
Prior Authorization Specialist I at Navitus Health SolutionsPrior Authorization Specialist I at Navitus Health Solutions