Sarah Anderson
St Petersburg,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 2 years of Emergency Room experience at Bayfront Health. Expertise in IV therapy, ultrasound-guided IV access, and infusion services. Proven ability to conduct thorough patient assessments and deliver high-quality, personalized care. Strong communicator with excellent clinical judgment and a focus on patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse
Orlando Health at Bayfront Hospital
St Petersburg, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered high quality patient-centered care with a 1:5 ratio, to diverse patient populations including cardiac, trauma, medical, surgical, pediatric, and behavioral emergencies
- Preformed rapid assessments, triage with proper ESI levels, administered and titrated medications, fluids, blood products, and emergency drugs
- Monitored and interpreted EKGs, vital trends, and laboratory results, and communicated patients’ conditions using computerized documentation systems for coordinated care
- Demonstrated advanced IV skills: starting peripheral and difficult IVs, including use of ultrasound-guided IV access
- Explained diagnoses and procedures to patients and/or family members, answered questions, comforted, and assured them as needed while keeping patient requested privacy
- Assisted with advanced airway procedures, central line/arterial line placement, splinting, procedural sedation, and rapid sequence intubation
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation in patient records, facilitating continuity of care and compliance with legal standards
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients with complex medical needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2023
Skills
- Emergency triage
- Assessment and monitoring
- IV access techniques
- Documentation and organization
- Electronic medical records
- Bedside care and empathy
- Medication administration
- Problem analysis and resolution
- Health education and communication
- Critical thinking
- EKG interpretation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 08/25
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 10/25
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certified, 11/25
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certified, 05/25
- Ultrasound Guided IV Certified, 09/24
- Trauma Nursing Core Course, 10/25
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse
Orlando Health at Bayfront Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University