Sarah Berhow
Stillwater,MN
Summary
Experienced with patient care management, diagnostic evaluations, and clinical decision-making. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to provide comprehensive treatment and improve patient outcomes. Track record of effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Mayo Clinic Health System
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated post-discharge follow-up appointments with primary care providers or specialists to ensure continuity of care after leaving the hospital.
- Completed accurate diagnostic evaluations using advanced physical assessment skills coupled with critical thinking abilities grounded in clinical expertise.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering collaboration among colleagues, engaging in open communication, and continuously striving for excellence in practice.
- Supported other Southeast MN hospitals with remote admissions, 2 remote admissions per day
- Expedited access to specialist consultations or other resources as necessary to support optimal patient outcomes during the acute phase of illness or injury recovery.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Registered Nurse, PACU, CVICU
North Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
- Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies
- Implemented hypothermic protocols for post-resuscitative cardiac arrest patients
- Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients and families
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Contract Travel RN
Various
02.2014 - 08.2022
- Worked at the following hospitals as a contract RN in the specialties of oncology, orthopedics, PACU, perianesthesia, same day surgery, medical-surgical, acute rehab, trauma.
- Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Mercy Hospital, Sioux City, Iowa
- Mayo Clinic Hospital, Fairmont, Minnesota
- Peace Health Southwest Hospital, Vancouver, Washington
- Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma, Washington
- University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Denver Health, Denver, CO
- St Luke's Hospital, McCall, Idaho
- John's Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
- University of Wisconsin Health, Madison, Wisconsin
- Fairview Southdale, Edina, Minnesota
- North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale, Minnesota
- Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto, California
- Methodist Hospital, St Louis Park, Minnesota
- Marshfield Clinic Hospital, Marshfield, Wisconsin
- Bethesda COVID Hospital, St Paul, Minnesota
- United Hospital, St Paul, Minnesota
- Woodwinds Hospital, Woodbury, Minnesota
RN, Orthopedics
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans
- Provided customized patient and family education to foster continuum of care
- Optimized use of assistive devices during mobilization, promoting patient independence and safety.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized care plans and pain management techniques.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UTMaster Of Science (M.S.) - Nursing, Advanced Practice Adult Gerontology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND08.2022
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Eastern Arizona University
Thatcher, Arizona05.2002
Skills
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Patient-centered care
- Disease Processes
- EMR Systems
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Complex Information Interpretation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Cultural competence
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- HIPAA Guidelines
Certification
- Minnesota RN License, 2179861
- ACLS/BLS
Timeline
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Mayo Clinic Health System
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU, CVICU
North Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2023
Contract Travel RN
Various
02.2014 - 08.2022
RN, Orthopedics
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 02.2014
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Eastern Arizona University
- Minnesota RN License, 2179861
- ACLS/BLS
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Master Of Science (M.S.) - Nursing, Advanced Practice Adult Gerontology
University of North Dakota
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