Sara Tuttle
Greenfield,IN
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Greenfield, IN
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborate patient care with interdisciplinary team, Assess patients before, during, and post dialysis treatment, administer medications and vaccinations, provide patient education, monitor changing conditions both short and long term. Identify barriers that hinder patient success, assist PCT’s in performing hemodialysis treatment related tasks. Monitor vital signs. Caring for and cannulating arteriovenous fistulas and grafts as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to adequately assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans appropriately.
- Collaborated with physicians to adequately assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications, changes in condition, and tolerance to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Dialyze Direct
Indianapolis, IN
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Supervise Den operations and patient care at Allison Pointe Skilled Nursing Facility. Manage patient care, schedules, assessments, medication administration, and proper lab collection procedures. Monitor changes and tolerance in patients during dialysis treatments. Provide collaboration of care by communicating with the interdisciplinary team to provide the best overall care for our patients.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Lawrence, IN
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed quality care for patients with AKI and end-stage renal disease.
Medical Assistant
Hancock Physician Network
New Palestine, IN
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies. Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight. Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens. Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments. Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician. Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions. Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office. Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation. Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation. Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies. Measured patient spirometry.
Chemical Dependency Technician
Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center
Shelbyville, IN
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support. Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition. Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician. Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation. Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN07.2022
Medical Assisting - undefined
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN01.2018
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- EMR Systems
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Accurate Documentation
- Administering Immunizations
- Chronic and Acute disease
- Critical Thinking
- Patient assessment
- Infection control measures
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dialyze Direct
09.2023 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
09.2022 - 12.2023
Medical Assistant
Hancock Physician Network
04.2018 - 01.2022
Chemical Dependency Technician
Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center
09.2017 - 02.2018
Medical Assisting - undefined
Vincennes University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana