Sarah Bartlett
Gainesville,VA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
04.2024 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support to family members while they cope with a loved one's terminal illness.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs, pain levels, medications, nutrition and other health related issues.
- Conducted daily visits to assess the needs of hospice patients in their homes or nursing facilities.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, pharmacists and dieticians on behalf of hospice patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient's progress towards goals of care plan.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound judgments in order to provide quality end-of-life care for each patient.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Inova Health Systems
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care and monitoring of vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and cardiac rhythms.
- Performed venipuncture, intravenous therapy administration, and arterial blood gas draws.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in providing quality patient care.
- Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition and reported them to the physician immediately.
- Initiated lifesaving measures such as CPR when needed during code blue situations.
- Evaluated laboratory results for abnormal values and took appropriate action based on findings.
- Maintained knowledge of current evidence-based guidelines related to cardiac ICU nursing care.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Alternate Health Solutions
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning including OASIS and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Registered Nurse, Surgical/COVID ICU
AMN Healthcare
(Medstar Southern Maryland)
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Registered Nurse, COVID ICU
Aya Healthcare
(Shady Grove Medical Center)
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse, Surgical/COVID ICU
Totalmed Staffing
(Warren Co General, Howard Co General, Sibley)
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse, Surgical/Trauma ICU Nurse
Henrico Doctors Hospital
Richmond, VA
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Johnston Willis Hospital
Richmond, VA
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Richmond, Va06.2018
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School
Culpeper, Va06.2002
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Unit Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Bronchoscopy and Endoscopy
- Medication Administration
- Patient Examination
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Data Compilation and Analysis
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Emotional Support
- Emergency Interventions
- Nursing Consultation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Treatment Preparation
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Treatment Plan Creation and Revision
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Expires: April 2024
- Virginia Licensed Registered Nurse - 2024
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Expires March 2025
- NIH Stroke Scale Expires April 2024
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Expires March 2027
Professional References
- Genese Lamare, MD; Intensivist at Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center (301) 877-4270
- Catoria Jefferson, RN; Charge Nurse at Johnston Willis Hospital (804) 896-3840
- Jill Fulkerson, RN; Intensive Care Unit Director at Medstar Southern Maryland (253) 350-5633
- Jennifer Pollock, RN; Wound Care Nurse/Preceptor at Alternate Health Soulutions (301) 268-1461
- Gabriella Rosa RN; Director of Clinical Services at Compassus (703)468-2740
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Compassus Hospice
04.2024 - Current
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Inova Health Systems
05.2023 - 04.2024
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Alternate Health Solutions
07.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Surgical/COVID ICU
AMN Healthcare
02.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, COVID ICU
Aya Healthcare
10.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Surgical/COVID ICU
Totalmed Staffing
01.2020 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Surgical/Trauma ICU Nurse
Henrico Doctors Hospital
07.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Johnston Willis Hospital
04.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Walden University
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