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Sara Vincent

O'brien,FL

Summary

Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 8-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Kind and compassionate professional with expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
09.2017 - 08.2022
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Provided a team-based approach filling in as charge nurse when needed.
  • Managed caseload of 5-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
05-2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida Gateway College
Lake City
05-2017

Associate of Arts -

Florida Gateway College
Lake City
05-2015

Skills

  • IV therapy administration
  • Evidence-based clinical reasoning
  • Patient-centered care
  • Vital signs evaluation and documentation
  • Comprehensive stroke patient management
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Crisis management skills
  • Patient communication
  • Pain management

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - 2017 to present
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support expires 06/30/2027
  • BLS - Basic Life Support expires 06/30/2027

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
09.2017 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Nursing

University of West Florida

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Santa Fe College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida Gateway College

Associate of Arts -

Florida Gateway College

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