Sarah Atamian
Lowell,MA
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 23 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care in clinical settings. Expertise in conducting rapid and accurate assessments while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. Recognized for effective collaboration with physicians to uphold exceptional healthcare standards. Proven leadership in uniting nursing teams to achieve patient care objectives and enhance satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology
Tufts Medical Center - Lowell General Hospital
Lowell, Massachusetts
05.2015 - Current
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care plans, and to discuss patient progress.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team environment.
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Develop educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Provide compassionate patient care and support in various clinical settings.
- Educate patients and families on health management, pre-, and post-care instructions.
- Completed training on medical equipment used for patient assessments and treatments.
- Maintain a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients in procedural area.
- Evaluate effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Monitor vital signs, administer injections, including moderate sedation, and provide assistance with medical procedures in the Interventional Radiology lab.
- Evaluate patients, recognize and address complications and coordinate treatment with other members of the critical care team.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse Interventional Cardiac Care Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
09.2002 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, including but not limited to attending physicians, cardiology fellows, residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurse colleagues, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Oversaw multiple admissions and discharges in an 8 to 12-hour shift.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team environment as a charge nurse of a 36-bed acute cardiac unit.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department as an active member of the Safety Committee.
- Worked collaboratively with Clinical Nurse Specialists on wound prevention.
- Team member of the post-Cath Lab arterial sheath removal team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-care instructions.
- Efficient in administering high-risk medications, including, but not limited to, IV Nitroglycerin, pressers, IIb3A's, Heparin, and additional IV push medications in emergency situations.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Continuously monitoring patients for reactions and side effects, and adjusting the medications as ordered and appropriate for the patient in the clinical situation.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition by reviewing daily labs, EKGs, and intervening as needed.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
Salem, MA05-2002
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- IV medication administration
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Emotional intelligence
- Electronic health records
- Teaching skills
- Critical care
- Care coordination
Affiliations
- Member of the Handwashing committee at Lowell General Hospital with monthly observations and quarterly meetings
- Attend monthly IR Staff Meetings
Certification
- RN license 253672
- CPR certified
- ACLS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology
Tufts Medical Center - Lowell General Hospital
05.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse Interventional Cardiac Care Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
09.2002 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem State University
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