Sara Sherif
Register Nurse
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Register Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Register Nurse Post Partum
St. Johns Medical Center
Santa Monica, CA
06.2007 - 05.2011
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registester Nurse Labor and Delivery
St. John's Health Center
Santa Monica, CA
11.2006 - 05.2007
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Register Nurse Medical Surgical
St. John's Health Center
Santa Monica, CA
07.2001 - 10.2006
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Science Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA 08.1993 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 08.1995 - 05.2000
Skills
Newborn care
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Preventive health
Foley catheters
Professional bedside manner
Infection control measures
Women's health exams
Precepting
Infant vitals monitoring
Physical assessments
Timeline
Register Nurse
Tucson Medical Center
04.2012 - 07.2014
Register Nurse Post Partum
St. Johns Medical Center
06.2007 - 05.2011
Registester Nurse Labor and Delivery
St. John's Health Center
11.2006 - 05.2007
Register Nurse Medical Surgical
St. John's Health Center
07.2001 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Los Angeles
08.1995 - 05.2000
Associate of Science - Science Education
Santa Monica College
08.1993 - 05.1995