Sara Thorberg
Malden
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with 14 years in healthcare, specializing in high-acuity emergency departments and correctional nursing. Proven ability to maintain composure and make rapid decisions in critical care environments. Seasoned Evening Nursing Supervisor known for strong leadership skills, committed to ensuring patient safety, trauma-informed care, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in high-pressure scenarios.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor (Evening Shift)
Suffolk County House of Corrections
01.2022 - Current
- Promoted after 2 years as overnight RN to lead the evening shift nursing team.
- Supervise and support nursing staff in the delivery of urgent and routine medical care to the incarcerated population.
- Manage medical emergencies, coordinate outside hospital transfers, and maintain compliance with correctional health standards.
- Collaborate with mental health providers and correctional officers to ensure safety and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Provided critical care in a busy, high-volume urban ER.
- Conducted rapid patient assessments, administered emergency interventions, and supported trauma response teams.
- Managed complex cases, including cardiac, respiratory, and pediatric emergencies.
- Accurately documented patient care using electronic health records (Epic).
Medical Assistant, Emergency Department
Carney Hospital
09.2011 - 01.2022
- Supported emergency physicians and RNs in patient triage, treatments, and procedures.
- Collected vital signs, assisted with wound care, performed EKGs, and facilitated smooth patient flow.
- Gained extensive first-hand experience in emergency medicine prior to RN licensure.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Bay State College
Boston, MA08.2021
Skills
- Emergency Room & Trauma Nursing
- Correctional Healthcare
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Rapid Triage & Critical Decision-Making
- Medication Administration & IV Therapy
- Proficient in Meditech EHR systems
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Patient Advocacy & Cultural Competence
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Massachusetts – Active
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – Expires 2025-08
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Expires 2026-02-28
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Expires 2026-03-31
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Expires 2026-05-31
Affiliations
Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society, Inducted 2021-05-06
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2025
Nursing Supervisor (Evening Shift)
Suffolk County House of Corrections
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant, Emergency Department
Carney Hospital
09.2011 - 01.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Bay State College
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