Sarah Brabston
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Nurse with five years of direct patient care experience and a track record of enhancing patient outcomes. Delivered meticulous care across multiple prestigious hospitals, including Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City Neuro-ICU, Brigham and Women's Neuro-ICU, UC San Diego's ICU Floatpool, Banner University Medical Center's Medical ICU, Ascension Saint Thomas Medical ICU and Manatee Memorial ICU. Adept in close doctor and interdisciplinary communication and quick adaption to specific and individualized scenarios. Expert in hemodynamic monitoring, airway management, drug titration, interpreting and trending lab values and providing exceptional patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
- Adapted to the changing working environments, hospital specific practices, and interprofessional dynamics at five different hospitals across the country
- Practiced in various hospitals of different scales and censuses including Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, UC San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA, Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL, and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown, Nashville, TN.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs, lab results, trends, and clinical data, promptly addressing any changes in condition, and effectively addressing concerns with the interdisciplinary team
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on ICU best practices, enhancing overall nursing knowledge base.
- Assisted physicians by reporting pertinent information in a timely manner about each patient's progress or complications
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City Neuro Science
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted meticulous neurological assessments at frequent intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions and affect subsequent actions provided by the care team
- Precepted new-grad nurses during their residency and mentored nursing students during their clinical rotations, offering constructive feedback and providing a positive and comfortable learning environment.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to improve patient outcomes and prevent complications to the patient's course of stay
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on thorough assessments of each patient''s unique needs and goals for recovery.
- Safely titrated and administered medications that were vital to the strict management of patient's hemodynamic parameters to optimize outcomes in critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures, EVD placements, or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Avila University
Kansas City, MO05.2019
Skills
- ACLS/BLS certified
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- EPIC and Cerner Software
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Central Line Management
- Airway Management
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
ICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City Neuro Science
06.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Avila University
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