Sara Zink
Wintersville,OH
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 4 years of Nursing experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with acute and chronic disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to growing patient populations. Hardworking Dialysis Nurse assesses, plans, develops, implements and evaluates nursing programs, departments and clinical areas. Enthusiastic and driven with desire to provide high level of compassion in patient care to improve overall outcomes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Nurse
Pam Health
10.2022 - Current
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Utilized Wellsky
- automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Set up and tore down Tablo machines and ran HD Room as needed.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Lead Dialysis Nurse
Pam Health
10.2022 - Current
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- 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.
ACNO
Pam Health
10.2022 - Current
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
Registered Nurse
DCI Inc.
10.2017 - 09.2022
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Registered Nurse
Weirton Medical Center
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Registered Nurse
Acuity Specialty Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Eastern Gateway Community College
SteubenvilleDiploma - Nursing
Trinity School of Nursing
Steubenville, OH6 2015
Skills
- Unit administration
- Medical screening
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Certification
- Patient monitoring
- Wound care specialist
- Life-sustaining machines
- Removing stitches and staples
- Documenting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient care planning
- Family and patient support
- Monitoring vital signs
- Checking oxygen levels
- Ventilator care
- Taking vitals
- Medication and IV administration
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Patient education and counseling
- Preparing for procedures
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Documentation
- Vitals Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Needs Assessment
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Dialysis Nurse
Pam Health
10.2022 - Current
Lead Dialysis Nurse
Pam Health
10.2022 - Current
ACNO
Pam Health
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Weirton Medical Center
06.2018 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
DCI Inc.
10.2017 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Acuity Specialty Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Eastern Gateway Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Trinity School of Nursing
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