Sarah Catherall
Wappingers Falls
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Experienced with surgical procedures and patient care in operating room setting. Utilizes knowledge of perioperative protocols to maintain safe and sterile environment. Strong understanding of teamwork and communication in high-pressure situations. Reliable and flexible, ensuring seamless operations and optimal outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
12.2015 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures..
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY05-2013
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Patient safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Maintaining sterility
- Critical thinking
- Circulating nurse skills
- Emergency response
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
12.2015 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
08.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary College
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