Sarah Archer
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Patient-oriented critical care nurse with several years of experience in Adult Intensive Care, and Med Flight Air Ambulance transport while delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care settings. I demonstrated leadership skills, and quick critical thinking that drive patient outcomes while sustaining care objectives.
After working in Critical Care I became a Care Coordinator Utilization Management Nurse reviewing in-patient and outpatient cases ensuring per policy,MCG Guidelines and Guiding Care, that members met criteria to remain in the hospital/rehabilitation enviornment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator/Utilization Management Nurse
BCBS of NM
Albuquerque, NM
10.2019 - 08.2024
- Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patient's needs.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Coordinated with other health professionals to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
- Maintained accurate client records in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to healthcare service provision.
- Actively participated in staff meetings discussing best practices in patient care coordination.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Assessed patient eligibility for services and benefits according to insurance policies and guidelines.
Registered Flight Nurse
Med Flight Air Ambulance
Albuquerque, NM
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided pre-flight medical assessments and consultations to patients.
- Conducted on-board patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing emergency situations.
- Performed aircraft safety inspections prior to flight.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care during the flight.
- Maintained accurate records of all in-flight medical treatments and interventions.
- Assessed patients for potential risks associated with air travel, such as hypoxia or barotrauma.
- Monitored vital signs and provided necessary medical interventions throughout flights.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital Adult Intensive Care
Albuquerque, NM
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning activities such as arranging follow-up appointments or home health services.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary, according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Identified changes in patient conditions and reported them to the supervising physician immediately.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Modern Vascular
Albuquerque, NM
- Prepared sterile field prior to each procedure according to established infection control guidelines.
- Assisted radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as catheterizations, angioplasties and biopsies.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Monitored patients during recovery following interventional radiology procedures.
- Educated family members on post-operative care instructions for their loved one.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Carrington College Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM05-2012
Skills
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Taking vitals
- Patient discharging
- Life-sustaining machines
- Treatment Planning
- Participation during intubations, Central Line placement
- Sedating patients
- Administering inotropic medications, norepinephrine, phenylephrine, dopamine and vasopressin
- HIPAA Education
- Pain Management
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Specimen Collection
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Honest and Dependable
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Patient Monitoring
Affiliations
I enjoy participating and watching my kids play soccer, volleyball, football and Jiu Jitsu. I have 4 kids, 2 in college, a middle schooler and a 4th grader. I love being outdoors especially on our boat at the lake. My husband, kids and I love to fish, hunt and be in the outdoor setting. Hot Yoga is my go-to for exercise and meditation. I attend Calvary Church and am involved in Bible Study groups. I am the team Mom for my son's soccer team and a regular mom helper at my younges son's school for various activites.
Work Experience
Critical Care Nurse at Presbyterian Downtown ICU August 2016-June 2019
IR Vascular Nurse at Modern Vascular June 2019-October 2019
Flight Nurse at Med Flight Air Ambulance June 2019-November 2019
BCBS of NM as Care Coordinator/Utilization Management October 2019- August 2014
Timeline
Care Coordinator/Utilization Management Nurse
BCBS of NM
10.2019 - 08.2024
Registered Flight Nurse
Med Flight Air Ambulance
06.2019 - 10.2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital Adult Intensive Care
10.2016 - 06.2019
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Modern Vascular
Associates Degree of Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Carrington College Albuquerque