Sara SUWAN
Freeport,PA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Gamma Surgery Center
Pittsburgh, PA
2019 - Current
- Working with multiple patients, pre op and post op in busy surgical center.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse
STAT Nursing Services
Pittsburgh, PA
2023 - Current
- Working in different environments with different children, on buses and in schools.
- Utilizing critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during patient care activities.
School Nurse
Freeport Area School District
Freeport, PA
2021 - 2023
- Working in the middle school, grades 6 to 8, tending to the students / staff members and their medical needs.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention, promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse
Abington Memorial Hospital Emergency Dept
Abington, PA
1998 - 2003
- Staff nurse and charge nurse in 40 bed Level 2 Emergency Trauma Center
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication between departments.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placement.
- Performed triage duties including assessing patients for severity of illness or injury, prioritizing needs and determining disposition of patients.
- Responded promptly to life-threatening situations using advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Managed emergency room operations including staffing levels and scheduling shifts.
Assistant Nurse Manager / Staff Nurse
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
1993 - 1998
- Assistant manager / Staff nurse of Orthopedic / Trauma Unit
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members.
- Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy implementation.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new employees through orientation programs.
Education
NURSING DIPLOMA -
ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
05-1992
Certification
- Current PA Nursing License
- Current CPR Certified
- Former SAP Team Member
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Gamma Surgery Center
2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
STAT Nursing Services
2023 - Current
School Nurse
Freeport Area School District
2021 - 2023
Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse
Abington Memorial Hospital Emergency Dept
1998 - 2003
Assistant Nurse Manager / Staff Nurse
Albert Einstein Medical Center
1993 - 1998
NURSING DIPLOMA -
ABINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
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