Sarah Adams
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a track record of delivering high-quality patient care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Charge trained within my first year. Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs, and demonstrating strong clinical judgment. Excelled in training new nurses, enhancing patient safety, and improving care standards. Certified in BLS. As well as adept at using the Epic charting system for efficient patient assessments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Flagstar
Jackson, TN
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Helpers
Hopkinsville, KY
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University
Jackson, TN05.2022
High School Diploma -
Mccracken County High School
Paducah, KY05.2018
Skills
- BLS Certified, issued March 2024
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments for neurological changes
- Precepting
- Epic charting system
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intravenous therapy and lab draws
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Flagstar
06.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Helpers
04.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University
High School Diploma -
Mccracken County High School