Sarah Carlton
Williamsburg
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specialized in PACU with proven ability to work productively and efficiently, ensuring swift recovery processes for patients. Skilled in managing post-operative care, pain control techniques, and patient education. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring high-quality care and support to both patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati
10.2018 - Current
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Deliver individualized care to post-operative patients through monitoring pain levels and vital signs.
- Provide patient education on recovery processes, potential complications and pain management techniques.
- Guide patients in regaining independence by establishing clear recovery goals.
- Respond quickly to emergencies, delivering expert care, and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists.
- Evaluated interventions' effectiveness through continuous assessment of patient responses.
- Advocated for patient needs within interdisciplinary teams and executed specified treatment plans.
- Managed total parental nutrition (TPN) via central lines and independently set up and monitored enteral feeds through gastrostomy and nasogastric tubes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Anderson Hospital
Anderson
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Employed evidence-based practice guidelines to inform patient care decisions.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion activities, including nutrition and disease prevention.
- Assessed nursing interventions' effectiveness and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Coordinated discharge planning to maintain continuity of care following hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Blue Ash, OH05-2014
Skills
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Accomplishments
- Preceptor Award (2024)
- Participated in an 8-week Lean Course to improve Access at CCHMC (Discharging inpatients from PACU)
- PACU liaison for implementing new process of discharging inpatient from the PACU (Started August 2024)
- American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) member
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Gastroenterology
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
01.2016 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Anderson Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati