Sara Romans-Alexander
Georgetown,KY
Summary
Experienced Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Registered Nurse with more than 25 years of clinical nursing experience, including extensive leadership experience in a high-acuity Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Skilled in patient care coordination, family education, vascular access procedures, IV therapy, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, attention to safety, and the ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in complex healthcare environments. Seeking to apply extensive nursing experience, procedural expertise, and patient advocacy skills in an Outpatient Oncology RN role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health Lexington
Lexington, KY
07.2002 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill and premature neonates in a high-acuity NICU environment.
- Perform detailed patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and collaborate with providers to support timely interventions.
- Coordinate individualized care plans with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provide education and emotional support to families regarding treatments, procedures, discharge planning, and ongoing care needs.
- Serve as a member of the NICU Vascular Access Team (VAT), providing specialized vascular access support for complex neonatal patients.
- Perform arterial punctures for blood gas analysis and laboratory testing while maintaining patient safety and procedural standards.
- Insert midline catheters for administration of IV fluids, medications, and prescribed therapies.
- Assess, maintain, and troubleshoot vascular access devices to promote safe treatment delivery.
- Administer medications and treatments while following evidence-based practice and infection prevention standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, procedures, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
Charge Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health Lexington
01.2007 - 04.2024
- Promoted to Charge Nurse based on clinical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality patient care.
- Coordinated daily NICU operations, optimizing patient assignments, staffing, admissions, transfers, and patient flow.
- Provided clinical leadership and support to nursing staff in a complex critical care environment.
- Served as a resource nurse and mentor, assisting staff with clinical decision-making and professional development.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care for medically complex neonates.
- Facilitated safe transitions of care through effective communication, education, and thorough discharge planning.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives enhancing patient safety, nursing practices, and overall outcomes.
- Provided compassionate support and education to families during stressful and uncertain healthcare experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH04-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway College
Midway, KY05-2002
Skills
- High-Acuity Patient Care
- Clinical Assessment & Monitoring
- Vascular access experience
- Vascular access management
- Midline Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Blood Gas Collection
- Vascular access management
- Medication Safety
- Infection Prevention & Safety
- Patient Care Coordination
- Team collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- EMR documentation
- Quality improvement
- Staff Mentoring & Leadership
- Evidence-based practice
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Kentucky
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Charge Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health Lexington
01.2007 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health Lexington
07.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway College
Professional Strengths
- 25+ years of nursing experience in complex clinical environments
- Strong background in patient and family education
- Advanced vascular access skills
- Leadership and staff development experience
- Compassionate patient advocacy
- Effective interdisciplinary communication
- Commitment to safe, evidence-based nursing practice