Sara Spurlock
Tampa
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over three years of experience providing high-quality care in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit at a Level 1 trauma and academic medical center. Skilled in caring for patients recovering from cardiac catheterizations, electrophysiology procedures, pacemakers/ICD implantation and other cardiovascular interventions, with expertise in post-procedural assessments, telemetry monitoring, patient education and early recognition of complications. LVAD certified with a strong commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care to promote recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions in high-acuity cardiac care environment.
- Performed comprehensive post-procedure assessments, including, neurovascular checks, vascular access site monitoring, and hemodynamic assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County
Pemberton, NJ12-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
Accomplishments
12 DAISY award nominations for compassionate, patient-centered nursing care.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Florida
- Basic Life support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Burlington County