Sara Tucker
Georgetown
Summary
I have been doing direct patient care at the bedside since 2005. I was a nursing assistant before completing my Practical Nursing degree and then went on to complete my RN. I have wanted to be a nurse for as long as I can remember. I enjoy collaborating with other healthcare team members to ensure the patient has the best care and outcome possible in my care. I have attention to detail and always strive to provide my best therapeutic communication skills when caring for my patient, as well as making sure their family feels heard. I have worked with all age groups throughout my healthcare career, from newborns to the elderly. I am a hard worker, team player, reliable, hold myself accountable, and am open to constructive criticism.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
Round Rock
10.2024 - Current
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to case management processes.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds discussing complex cases with members of the healthcare team.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Triage RN
Oakdale OB/GYN
Blaine
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Assessed, organized and documented patient data to develop an appropriate plan of care.
- Instructed patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan and preventative care according to individualized health needs.
- Interacted with family, physicians and other disciplines regarding patient care.
- Reviewed and assessed lab results while applying appropriate protocols, routing to patient's provider if needed.
- Set up procedure room and assisted MD with GYN and female urinary procedures.
- Administered prescribed pre-procedure medications to patient, per MD orders.
Registered Nurse- Postpartum
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove
11.2016 - 02.2023
- Perform assessments on postpartum and newborn infants.
- Give and demonstrate infant baths.
- Collaborate with physicians about patient cares/concerns.
- Monitor for patient changes throughout shift.
- Delegate appropriate tasks to trained co-workers.
- Provide safe and effective care to all patients.
- Medication administration.
- Utilize critical thinking skills throughout shift.
- Display teamwork, assist and help other coworkers.
- Teach mother/parents about newborn cares.
- Teach breastfeeding mothers about proper technique and latch.
- Precept new hire RNs.
Registered Nurse- Mother/Baby Center
Mercy Hospital
Coon Rapids
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Perform assessments on postpartum and newborn infants.
- Give and demonstrate infant baths.
- Collaborate with physicians about patient cares/concerns.
- Monitor for patient changes throughout shift.
- Delegate appropriate tasks to trained co-workers.
- Provide safe and effective care to all patients.
- Medication administration.
- Utilize critical thinking skills throughout shift.
- Display teamwork, assist and help other coworkers.
- Teach mother/parents about newborn cares.
- Teach breastfeeding mothers about proper technique and latch.
Registered Nurse- Family Care Unit
Mercy Hospital
Coon Rapids
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Care for and assess post surgical spine and neck patients after being discharged from PACU.
- Care for and assess Pediatric patients while collaborating with the Pediatrician for optimized patient care.
- Administer prescribed IV and oral medications, per MD orders.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Medical Center
Coon Rapids
06.2007 - 07.2014
- Cared for pediatric patients, post op GYN and mastectomy patients, post op spinal surgery patients, general surgery patients, and medical overflow patients of all ages.
- Assessed patients.
- Implemented physician orders.
- Medication administration.
- Communicated with all members of the care team, as well as family members.
- Utilized nursing judgement and critical thinking skills.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids, MN05-2014
Practical Nursing Degree -
Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN05-2011
Nurse aide certificate -
Kirkwood Community College
07-2005
High School Diploma -
Odebolt-Arthur Community School
05.2004
Skills
- Care coordination
- Electronic health records
- Patient advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Effective communication
- Healthcare regulations
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Goal setting
Timeline
RN Case Manager
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Triage RN
Oakdale OB/GYN
02.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse- Postpartum
Maple Grove Hospital
11.2016 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse- Mother/Baby Center
Mercy Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse- Family Care Unit
Mercy Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinity Medical Center
06.2007 - 07.2014
Associate Degree - Nursing
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Practical Nursing Degree -
Anoka Technical College
Nurse aide certificate -
Kirkwood Community College
High School Diploma -
Odebolt-Arthur Community School
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