Sarah Carter
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Patient-oriented, enthusiastic Nurse with [16] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, cardiology and Post Open-heart. progressive care units and Intermediate care units. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Progressive Care Units, Intermediate Care Units and Pre/Post Medical-Surgical specialties.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UCONN Health Center - Float Pool
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Frequently providing care to ICU level patients in the ED and in the ICU.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baystate Medical Center - Intermediate Care Unit
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Registered Nurse, Post Open Heart-Surgical Unit
Swedish Hospital - Cherry Hill
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse - PCU - Local Travel RN
St Anne Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Initiated Lidocaine drip protocol for patient's who failed an Afib Ablation.
- Utilized Precedex drips for patients withdrawing from alcohol.
- Initiated Ketamine drips for pain management.
Registered Nurse - Cardiology
Hartford Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL03.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05.2007
Skills
- Health Screening
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Precepting
- Emergency Procedures
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Cardiac Nursing Care
- IV Setup
- High Level of Autonomy
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
CT Nursing License RN 083148
WA Nursing License RN61188318
NY Nursing License 869109-01
MA Nursing License RN2376433
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UCONN Health Center - Float Pool
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baystate Medical Center - Intermediate Care Unit
02.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse - PCU - Local Travel RN
St Anne Hospital
11.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Post Open Heart-Surgical Unit
Swedish Hospital - Cherry Hill
08.2021 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse - Cardiology
Hartford Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Capital Community College
CT Nursing License RN 083148
WA Nursing License RN61188318
NY Nursing License 869109-01
MA Nursing License RN2376433
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