SARAH BETZ
Hertford,NC
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 20 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of Critical Care treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
ICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
ICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Working between an 8-bed Neurological Intensive Care Unit and a 10-bed Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit, conducting patient care and education to patients and families will all types of neurosurgical and neurological injuries.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
CVICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked in a 12-unit bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, conducting patient care and education on Post operative CABG and Heart Valve Patients
- Proficient in IAPB and CRRT.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Private Cardiology office Registered Nurse
Eastern Carolina Cardiovascular
05.2015 - 10.2019
- Administered and monitored patients requiring Conscious Sedation for TEE/Cardioversion
- Assisted with Nuclear Stress Test
- Scheduled patient tests, admissions and discharges.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
ICU Staff Nurse
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.2004 - 05.2015
- Give compassionate care to critical patients suffering from injuries or debilitating conditions
- Assess patient conditions and administer medications
- Observe behavior and symptoms and report changes to on-call physicians
- Educate families about patient conditions and provide support as needed
- Frequently act as charge nurse, respond to RRT and Code Blue.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
10.2019
Skills
- Life Support
- Proficient in Hemodynamics
- IAPB
- CRRT
- EVD Drains
- IV administration
- Medication
- Therapy and treatment
- Procedural assistance
- HIPPA compliance
- Reporting and documentation
- Computer charting using Meditech and Epic EMR
- Diagnostic assessments
- Vitals
- Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Disease Processes
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina 2004-Present
Critical Care Registered Nurse 2012-Present
ACLS and BLS Certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Additional Information
- 2
Timeline
ICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
06.2023 - Current
ICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
12.2022 - 06.2023
ICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
09.2022 - 12.2022
CVICU Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
03.2021 - 09.2022
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2021
Private Cardiology office Registered Nurse
Eastern Carolina Cardiovascular
05.2015 - 10.2019
ICU Staff Nurse
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
06.2004 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
College of The Albemarle
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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