Sarah Ampuja
Warwick ,RI
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with two years of medical surgical experience at Rhode Island Hospital, specializing in high acuity patient care across various medical specialties. Mentored nursing students to ensure their professional growth and contribute to overall patient safety. Efficiently managed team dynamics as charge nurse, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Dedicated to providing patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating exceptional critical thinking skills and strong interpersonal abilities. Looking to advance my career
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional nursing care on a 30 bed high acuity inpatient unit with focuses in trauma, vascular, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, thoracic, and plastic surgery.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Performed charge nurse duties while overseeing patient safety and managing team members.
Mental Health Worker
Butler Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Perform duties following safety requirements and emergency protocols, execute appropriate risk assessment and mitigation strategies, conduct 15- and 5-minute safety checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain milieu safety
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Miriam Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with ADLs, monitored blood sugars, collected specimens, used mobility and assistive devices to transfer and ambulate, documented in EMR system (Epic)
- Worked on the Specialty Care Unit and Coronary Care Unit
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with ADLs, conducted routine checks on vitals, maintained a sterile environment for patients who were on ventilation, responded to rapid responses and codes under the supervision of an RN, documented in the EMR system (Epic)
- Worked on the Vent Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Infection control
Certification
- Registered Nurse Multi State License (RN) - RN73498
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Butler Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Miriam Hospital
05.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Registered Nurse Multi State License (RN) - RN73498
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
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