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Sara Schiber

Lincoln,CA

Summary

Self-driven Registered Nurse (RN) who is always willing to bring patient-centered care to the table with critical thinking skills. Proven ability to perform calm and efficiently under pressure in high-stress situations. Develop strong interprofessional relationships with all members of the care team to create successful patient outcomes. RN with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Able to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and critical thinking.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Trauma Neuro ICU RN

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
  • 24 bed TNICU, serving patients in a level 2 trauma center with traumatic blunt/penetrating injuries
  • Work cohesively and in collaboration with residents as SRMC is expanding into a level 1 trauma center
  • Patient population consisting of high-speed motor vehicle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, falls, victims of violence, abdominal injuries, and many others
  • Primary Stroke Center, caring and management of patients with EVDs, ICPs, bone flaps, large vessel occlusions (TNK/Thrombectomies)
  • Hemodynamic monitoring and pressure lines (NICOM, FLO TRAC, PA Catheter, Arterial and CVP lines)
  • Utilization of EPIC Health Record
  • Efficiency of managing patients who detoriate quickly and having the knowledge in responding
  • Management of the brain-dead and cardiac death donor patients and working closely with the donor network
  • Work closely with the trauma/surgery team in management of critically ill patients (MTP, codes, abdominal injuries, open bellies, etc.)

Registered Nurse, Trauma Neuro ICU

Banner Desert Medical Center
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Provided critical care to a 20 bed ICU unit serving patients with trauma and neurological insult
  • Titrated medications including vasoactive drips, cardiac drips, paralytics, and thrombolytic therapy to manage hemodynamic stability
  • Assisted in critical care management including rapid intubation, code blues, and stabilization in level one trauma patients
  • High volume of gunshot wounds, stab wounds, motor vehicle accidents, strict every hour neurological assessments on ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke patients
  • Managing trauma patients with Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP), preventing trauma triad of death (Hypothermia, Coagulopathy, Acidosis)
  • Skilled in assisting neurosurgeons and management of Codman Bolt's and External Ventricular Drains
  • Received patients post-operatively including thrombectomies, craniotomies, aneurysm coiling/clipping, abdominal surgeries ( including bowel obstructions)

Trauma ICU Stepdown

Banner Desert Medical Center
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Provide direct nursing care to trauma patients in a progressive care unit consisting of 36 beds with a wide range of extensive injuries, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, gunshot wounds, traumatic brain injuries, multi-faceted traumas, and others.
  • Manage IV drips and titration, administering TPN and blood products, tube feedings, maintaining orthopedic devices, maintaining chest tubes, electrolyte monitoring/replacement, cardiac monitoring, wound care, medications, resuscitation and stabilization, and other appropriate nursing services.

Clinical Instructor

Chamberlain University
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Instructed students at various facilities including Sutter Sacramento on the medical/surgical and telemetry units
  • Worked individually with students in completing physical assessments, assisting with skills, and achieve personal goals to improve patient care
  • Evaluated student progress through skill demonstrations (simulation labs), clinical rotations, and professionalism, ensuring they practiced evidence-based care

SENIOR PRECEPTORSHIP

Banner Desert Medical Center
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Collaborated with my preceptor in providing patient care that included physical assessments, wound care, giving medications, IV and catheter insertion/care, and patient monitoring Assisted in resuscitation efforts, managed heparin/cardiac drips, and a deteriorating patient.

VOLUNTEER

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Assist patient and transported them in wheelchairs where they needed to go on the medical campus; this includes taking a patient to and from di erent departments and escorting them when they depart from the hospital.

Education

Bachelors of Science Nursing -

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Science - Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification (TNCC)
  • Trauma Care After Resuscitation Certification (TCAR)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • External Ventricular Drain (EVD)
  • Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP)
  • Ventilator & Tracheostomy Care
  • Preceptor

Accomplishments

  • Recently received my Masters of Science in Nursing, with an Emphasis in Education (current GPA 3.75)
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (3.55 GPA), with 3+ years of work experience.
  • Aiming to leverage academic experience and a proven knowledge of emergency response, patient safety, and critical care knowledge to successfully fulfill the Registered Nurse and Instructor role at your company.
  • Frequently praised as proactive and outgoing by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Timeline

Clinical Instructor

Chamberlain University
05.2022 - 05.2023

Trauma Neuro ICU RN

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
01.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Trauma Neuro ICU

Banner Desert Medical Center
12.2019 - 12.2020

Trauma ICU Stepdown

Banner Desert Medical Center
11.2018 - 11.2019

SENIOR PRECEPTORSHIP

Banner Desert Medical Center
04.2018 - 07.2018

VOLUNTEER

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
10.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelors of Science Nursing -

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

Master of Science - Education

Grand Canyon University

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