Sara Sigrist
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments with expertise in the areas of critical care nursing and trauma nursing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Nurse
At Your Request Patient Advocate
01.2021 - Current
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
07.2008 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry
04.2005 - 07.2008
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Concordia University
River Forest, IL06.2004
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Treatment Implementation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Physician Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Critical Thinking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Pediatric Care
- Trauma Recovery
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Nursing Consultation
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
At Your Request Patient Advocate
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
07.2008 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry
04.2005 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Concordia University
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