Sara Toft

Patient Transfer Center - January 2012 to Present

• Performed triage on incoming patient referrals and determined level of care and how to proceed with intake.
• Gathered and recorded patient demographics and data.
• Evaluated and obtained patient situation, background, assessment, and relay recommendations.
• Monitored and reported changes in patient condition to accepting team in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensured all necessary info obtained and relayed to appropriate personnel including but not limited to: physicians, mid-level providers, nursing supervisors, transport nurses, staff nurses, EMS, and registration.
• In addition to transfers in to the hospital, assisted in transfers out, direct admissions from local doctors offices, as well as specialist advice and outpatient referrals.
• Arranged transport to and from facilities by local EMS, local air-medical helicopter or fixed wing flights.
• Updated and/or created intake forms.
• Assisted in reviewing and maintaining departmental policies.
• Trained new nurses in proper communication techniques, care standards, operational and procedures.
• Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with referring providers.
• Verified and returned medical record releases.
• Attend interviews and assist in evaluating potential coworkers.

Burn ICU

Medical-Surgical Float Pool

• Worked multiple units: Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, Intermediate/Stepdown, Pediatrics, NICU, and Observation.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.