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Sarah Brinson

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with over3 years of experience. Proficient in-patient assessment, care planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Strong advocate for evidence-based practices and patient education, with a focus on enhancing the quality of care for critically ill patients. Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with advancements in nursing and critical care protocols. Excellent communication and leadership skills, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and healthcare teams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Atlanta Neuroscience Institute
10.2023
  • Triage phone calls
  • Identify potential strokes, Multiple Sclerosis exacerbations and relay it to providers
  • Monitor patient labs and aid in emergency situations
  • Time management and prioritization
  • REGISTERED NURSE NEURO ICU
  • 1/225

Registered Nurse Emergency / Cardiac Step Down

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Insert and assess intravenous catheters
  • Perform bed changes
  • Safe medication administration
  • Perform CPR
  • Assist doctors with assessing and reassessing patients
  • Capacity to cope with high-stress situations and emotionally charged environments

Patient Care Technician

Northside Hospital Duluth
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary, and physical therapies
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance

Nurse Extern - Surgical Care

Northside Hospital Duluth
05.2020 - 07.2020
  • Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
  • Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
12.2021

Skills

  • Patient Assistance
  • Rehabilitation
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Allergy Management
  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Medication and IV administration

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Atlanta Neuroscience Institute
10.2023

Registered Nurse Emergency / Cardiac Step Down

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2023

Patient Care Technician

Northside Hospital Duluth
07.2020 - 08.2021

Nurse Extern - Surgical Care

Northside Hospital Duluth
05.2020 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgia Gwinnett College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Tennessee Wesleyan University
Sarah Brinson