Sarah Breshears
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Competent nursing professional and motivated life long learner with demonstrated success in various levels of patient care. Quick thinking and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented, perceptive and compassionate with intense desire to continue to grow healthcare knowledge. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Utah Health Care
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action in triage situations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
University Of Utah Health
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted in identifying current issues with team morale, communication, workflow and information management. Currently working on editing and organizing clinic resources specific to endocrinology.
- Assisting in improving communication and morale between MAs, RNs, and providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale through participation in Wellness Committee.
Mission Health Advisor - Volunteer
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed full time volunteer missionaries to determine individual needs and triage cases for self care, office visit, urgent care or emergency treatment.
- Updated missionary charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Available as resource to missionaries to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
University of Utah Health, Pain Management Center
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Documented work in Epic and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
CNA/Unit Clerk
Jordan Valley Medical Center, CVICU, Jordan Valley Medical
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA06.2026
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT12.2016
Skills
- Problem resolution capability
- Reliable team player
- Trained in EPIC
- Adept at therapeutic communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Crisis Resolution through Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Documentation Accuracy
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Leadership qualities
- Interpersonal communication
Accomplishments
- Registered Nurse, Utah Division of Professional Licensing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Of Utah Health Care
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Of Utah Health
03.2022 - 10.2022
Mission Health Advisor - Volunteer
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
04.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
University of Utah Health, Pain Management Center
09.2017 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
University of Utah Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2017
CNA/Unit Clerk
Jordan Valley Medical Center, CVICU, Jordan Valley Medical
02.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Graceland University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Utah
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Salt Lake Community College
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