SARA E. STRIETER
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Rady Children’s Hospital, Scripps La Jolla, Level III-IV
San Diego , CA
2024.07 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in accordance with hospital policies and standards of practice.
- Monitored equipment used in the NICU including ventilators, monitors, IV pumps, ensuring proper functioning at all times.
- Initiated interventions based upon evidence-based practice guidelines related to neonatal care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and patient and family needs.
- Evaluated patient response to treatments and interventions; modified plan of care accordingly.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols as per organizational policies.
- Assessed, monitored, and provided nursing care to neonatal patients according to established standards and practices.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs, growth measurements, and head-to-toe assessments.
Registry Nurse, NICU
University of California Irvine (UIC), NICU, Level III
Orange , CA
2022.06 - Current
- Assessed and cared for infants by taking vital signs, administering necessary medications, and teaching families appropriate discharge education in preparation for home
- Performed necessary treatments according to established protocols.
- Conducted daily rounds to evaluate patient progress.
- Assisted with feeding tube placements and provided enteral feedings as necessary.
Travel Nurse & Registry Nurse
Aya Healthcare
2019.10 - Current
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) travel nurse in Level 3-4 NICUs
- Floats to nursery, labor and delivery, postpartum, and pediatric/PICU units in hospitals taking care of infants less than 1 year of age
- Uses the nursing process to act efficiently and adapt to new environments quickly
- Cares for premature and ill infants, as young as 22 weeks gestational age, & up to 1 year of age
- Proficient in all forms of oxygen and ventilation support, including high-frequency oscillator ventilator
- Proficient in developmental care of the infant
- Proficient in discharge education and admission requirements
- Able to assist breastfeeding mothers.
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
The Treatment Skin Boutique
Newport Beach , CA
2023.08 - 2024.07
- Full-time aesthetic RN for a medical skin boutique.
- Proficient in neuromodulator injectables, including Botox & Dysport, for all common use areas
- Proficient in laser treatments, specifically BBL & Moxi by Sciton
- Proficient in blood draws and PRFM injections (under eye, smile lines, hair restoration, and for microneedling)
- Proficient in microneedling with SkinPen
- Proficient in skin care consultations and customizing skincare routines based on patient concerns
- Proficient in cortisone injections for cystic acne and b12 injections
Registry Nurse, NICU
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Orange , CA
2022.03 - 2023.06
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, NICU, Level 3
Los Angeles , CA
2021.09 - 2022.03
Staff Registered Nurse, Clinical II RN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Level IV
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Orange , CA
2020.06 - 2021.09
- Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to the neonatal population in level 4 NICU
- Cares for micro premature infants as early as 22+ weeks gestation and up to post-term gestational ages
- Cares for infants on various forms of supplemental oxygen such as high-frequency oscillator ventilator, conventional ventilation, bubble CPAP, tracheostomy ventilation, HFNC
- Proficient in neonatal resuscitation skills based on NRP education & certification
- Assists with pre-and post-operative care for infants
- Acts as a preceptor to for new hires
- Involved in “super user” education and unit-based audits for improved clinical outcomes
Post-Anesthesia Recovery Nurse and & Aesthetic RN
Dr. Amy Bandy Plastic Surgery
Newport Beach , CA
2020.09 - 2021.03
- Recovers surgical patients immediately after procedures such as breast augmentation, facelift, neck lift, liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, abdominoplasty, etc.
- Cares for post-operative/post-anesthesia patients directly after surgery and throughout the recovery period, until safe to discharge home, based on appropriate nursing standards of care.
- Performs aesthetic procedures in the office, such as neuromodulators, radiofrequency microneedling, and laser treatments.
- Educates patients on in-office medical-grade skincare products
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Level IV
Orange , CA
2019.10 - 2020.05
- Monitored equipment used in the NICU including ventilators, monitors, IV pumps, ensuring proper functioning at all times.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses entering the NICU setting providing guidance on unit operations and protocols.
- Initiated interventions based upon evidence-based practice guidelines related to neonatal care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to neonatal nursing such as conferences or seminars.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the unit through active participation in clinical rounds and other activities.
- Assessed, monitored, and provided nursing care to neonatal patients according to established standards and practices.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding treatments, medications, and diagnostic tests for NICU patients.
Registered Nurse, NICU
AMITA Health Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Level III
Hinsdale , IL
2016.12 - 2019.09
- Uses the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans and independently provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to neonatal patients and their families
- Communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary departments to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care
- Educates family members regarding current medical status of the neonate, special procedures, feeding schedules, medication regimens, and discharge plans
- Attends and participates in high risk and premature deliveries
- Nursing Student Mentor as needed on unit for various nursing school clinical days
- Professional Nursing Practice Representative for NICU April 2018-December 2018
- Participates in the Magnet Model for designated goals of patient care
- Project champion of creating hospital’s first Volunteer NICU Cuddler Program with program running.
Education
Post-Masters Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Saint Augustine, FL2026-08
Generalist Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (GEM), Master of Science in Nursing -
Rush University Medical Center, College of Nursing
Chicago, ILBachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana-Champaign, ILSkills
- Parent Education
- Discharge Planning
- Seizure Management
- Ventilator management
- IV Insertion
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Nutritional support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Documentation And Reporting
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Pain Management
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliable and Responsible
- Honest and Dependable
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Effective Communication
- Task Prioritization
Electronic Proficiencies
- Slack
- Boulevard
- RXphoto
- TouchMD
- Cerner Electronic Medical Record Systems
- Powerchart Charting Systems
- Epic Electronic Medical Record Systems
- Kronos time recording
- EMAR, Timeless, and Pyxis use proficient
- Microsoft and Apple Operating Systems
Certification
- State of California Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Professional Nurse, RN95202523, renewed 04/2023
- State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Professional Nurse, 041447373, renewed 05/2023
- Restorative Wellness Solutions, Restorative Wellness Practitioner 3 (RWP-3)
- Mastering the Art & Science of Gastrointestinal Healing, 05/2022
- Mastering the Art & Science of Optimizing Hormones, 11/2023
- Mastering the Art & Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry, 05/2023
- Aesthetic Medical Educators Training (AMET) Certification for Botox and Dermal Fillers, Los Angeles, CA, 03/07/2021
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), PALS Certification, renewed 07/2024
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), NRP certification, renewed 01/2023
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR and AED certification, renewed 08/2023
- The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program, S.T.A.B.L.E. NICU Certified, 02/2017
NICU-Related
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), National (U.S) and Chicago Area Chapter (CAANN) Member, 01/2019 - present
- AMITA Health Hinsdale Hospital NICU, Volunteer Cuddler Program, 03/2019
- AMITA Health Hinsdale Hospital, Dairy Free Alternatives Guide, 2018-2019
Research History
Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative for Early Onset Sepsis, Amita Health Hinsdale Hospital NICU, Hinsdale, IL, Research and quality improvement project participant, Completed evidence-based research and presentations with two other staff RN’s and staff educator, Presented as New Grad Residency Program Quality Improvement (QI) Project, March 2018, Presented at Amita Health Hinsdale Hospital Magnetology QI Presentations, May 2018, Participant in VON NICQ Conference, Chicago, Illinois, September 2018, Poster Presenter at VON NICQ Conference, Chicago, Illinois September 2018
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Rady Children’s Hospital, Scripps La Jolla, Level III-IV
2024.07 - Current
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
The Treatment Skin Boutique
2023.08 - 2024.07
Registry Nurse, NICU
University of California Irvine (UIC), NICU, Level III
2022.06 - Current
Registry Nurse, NICU
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
2022.03 - 2023.06
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, NICU, Level 3
2021.09 - 2022.03
Post-Anesthesia Recovery Nurse and & Aesthetic RN
Dr. Amy Bandy Plastic Surgery
2020.09 - 2021.03
Staff Registered Nurse, Clinical II RN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Level IV
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
2020.06 - 2021.09
Travel Nurse & Registry Nurse
Aya Healthcare
2019.10 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, NICU
Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Level IV
2019.10 - 2020.05
Registered Nurse, NICU
AMITA Health Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Level III
2016.12 - 2019.09
Post-Masters Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Generalist Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (GEM), Master of Science in Nursing -
Rush University Medical Center, College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- State of California Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Professional Nurse, RN95202523, renewed 04/2023
- State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Professional Nurse, 041447373, renewed 05/2023
- Restorative Wellness Solutions, Restorative Wellness Practitioner 3 (RWP-3)
- Mastering the Art & Science of Gastrointestinal Healing, 05/2022
- Mastering the Art & Science of Optimizing Hormones, 11/2023
- Mastering the Art & Science of Nutritional Blood Chemistry, 05/2023
- Aesthetic Medical Educators Training (AMET) Certification for Botox and Dermal Fillers, Los Angeles, CA, 03/07/2021
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), PALS Certification, renewed 07/2024
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), NRP certification, renewed 01/2023
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR and AED certification, renewed 08/2023
- The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program, S.T.A.B.L.E. NICU Certified, 02/2017
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