Sara Thompson
Westfield,IN
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse 11 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of cardiac treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Health
10.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
- Managed critical patient cases for optimal recovery with timely interventions and assessments.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, sharing clinical expertise and guiding them towards professional development.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate life-supporting equipment such as ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, impella, ventricular assist device, centri-mag, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines.
- Actively sought opportunities for continued education through attending relevant conferences, workshops, or webinars related to Cardiac ICU nursing practice advancements.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Health
10.2012 - 10.2019
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
MedTech College
Indianapolis, IN05.2012
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team
- Patient Advocacy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Certified in multiple cardiac devices
Timeline
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Health
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ascension Health
10.2012 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
MedTech College
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