Sarah Aders
Owensboro,Kentucky
Summary
Compassionate and clinically driven Registered Nurse with experience in psychiatric and behavioral health care as well as emergency department nursing. Experienced in caring for patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises, emotional distress, and complex medical needs, with strong skills in patient assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, medication administration, de-escalation, and safety management. Emergency department experience has strengthened the ability to remain calm and decisive in high-acuity situations while quickly identifying changes in patient condition. Dedicated to providing trauma-informed, patient-centered care while promoting dignity, safety, recovery, and positive outcomes for patients and their families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
River Valley Behavioral Health
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and crisis intervention to redirect negative behaviors and enhance coping skills.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of patient behaviors and conditions, updating clinical supervisors on progress.
- Advocated for patients by utilizing clinical expertise to enact prescribed treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to plan and refine treatment strategies for optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2026
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Teach and train new graduate nurses
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
- Managed complete processing of patients from initial admission to discharge.
- Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
- Cared for patients, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
- Evaluated physical and psychological condition of incoming patients to identify nuances of protocols and treatments required for drugged or traumatized patients.
- Proposed interpretations of symptoms, suggested interventions and target outcomes in advance of physician consultation with patients.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2019
Skills
- Psychiatric care
- Behavioral Health deescalation
- Patient stabilization
- Strategic thinking and a visionary
- Decisive decision making
- Organization change management and collaboration
- Leadership, team building and delegation
- Excellent communication skills
- Influencing and persuasion
- Organization impact
Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NIH
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
River Valley Behavioral Health
07.2025 - Current
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2026
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville