Sarah Betz, RN
Mabank,Texas
Summary
Assisted healthcare teams in delivering high-quality patient care in ICU settings. Collaborated with colleagues to adapt to changing medical situations effectively. Supported patient safety initiatives and contributed to maintaining quality care standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro ICU RN
UT Health East Texas
Tyler, Texas
12.2015 - Current
- Charge Nurse- Facilitated daily physician rounds, while intervening and educating to resolve patient and family care concerns for a 16 bed unit.
- Streamlined resource utilization within ICU by coordinating staff assignments and managing workload distribution effectively.
- Facilitated optimal patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments, recommending targeted interventions, and monitoring treatment effectiveness.
- Executed precise medication administration in alignment with physician orders, ensuring patient safety.
- Provided CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement therapy), ventilator care, external ventricular drain (EVD) maintenance and ICP monitoring, as ordered.
- Facilitated successful completion of bedside procedures including EVD placement, lumbar puncture, bronchoscopy, transesophageal echocardiogram, and tracheostomy placement, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs to enhance patient safety, identifying early warning signs of complications and executing prompt interventions in emergent situations.
- Guided new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, enhancing professional development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Medical ICU RN
Nomad Health
Dallas, Texas
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Delivered comprehensive patient care across diverse units, including COVID ICU, cardiac ICU, medical ICU, and bone marrow transplant units.
- Executed critical care interventions, including ventilator management, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and medication titration.
- Completed ongoing evaluations and reassessments to direct nursing decisions and communicate ongoing patient status to physician team.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2018
Associates Degree - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12-2015
Bachelors of Science - Sociology
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2006
Skills
- Code Stroke AAT
- Moderate Sedation
- Patient Education
- CLABSI & CAUTI Prevention Auditor
- Charge Nurse
- Nurse Preceptor
- End-of-life care
- EHR: EPIC & One Chart
Accomplishments
UT Health East Texas 2025 Employee of the Year
Credentials
- Emergency Neurological Life Support, Current
- ACLS Certification, American Red Cross, Current
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association, Current
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, Current
Timeline
Medical ICU RN
Nomad Health
02.2021 - 05.2021
Neuro ICU RN
UT Health East Texas
12.2015 - Current
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associates Degree - Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Bachelors of Science - Sociology
University of Texas At Tyler