Sara Sederes

• Monitored patient vital signs, identifying and reporting significant changes to healthcare team.
• Assisted in administering medications and treatments as directed by physicians.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and rehabilitation processes.
• Adapted quickly to high-pressure situations, demonstrating effective critical thinking skills.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.

Care for 2 to 3 patient assignment in a fast paced Medical Intensive Care Unit

• Monitored vital signs and patient status in fast-paced ICU environment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Assisted in managing complex patient cases, ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
• Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
• Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
• Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.

• Flexible in floating to multiple specialized intensive care units throughout facility from Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care Unit to Surgical-Trauma Intensive Care units
• Responded promptly to emergency situations, utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.