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Sara Scarpholt

Glendive,MT

Summary

Compassionate Nurse offers 3 years of patient care and advocacy within Progressive Care Unit. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Altru Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care approach.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Exemplified teamwork through close collaboration with colleagues, offering assistance during challenging situations, and fostering positive work culture.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse Preceptor

Altru Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Oversaw activity and development of 15 nursing professionals.
  • Promoted culture of safety among nursing staff through regular trainings, audits, and feedback sessions.

Charge Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Altru Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions for 28 patients.
  • Managed staffing assignments for each shift based on patient acuity levels, ensuring adequate coverage for all areas of PCU.
  • Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, responses, and outcomes to ensure seamless transition of care during shift changes.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless transitions of care for patients.
  • Promoted adherence to hospital policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as JCAHO requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
07.2020

Associate of Applied Science -

Dawson Community College
Glendive, MT
05.2017

High School Diploma -

Dawson County High School
Glendive, MT
05.2015

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Care plan implementation
  • Admission and discharge planning
  • Organizational skills
  • Training staff
  • Excellent time management
  • Delegation and motivation

Credentials/recognition

  • Montana Board of Nursing License #162026
  • 3 years Unit Council Member
  • 3 time daisy award Nominee

Timeline

Charge Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Altru Hospital
10.2022 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse Preceptor

Altru Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Altru Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of New Mexico

Associate of Applied Science -

Dawson Community College

High School Diploma -

Dawson County High School

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