Sarah Christensen
Nursing Administration
Kouts,IN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
License
Work History
Chief Nursing Officer
Select Medical
East Chicago
11.2022 - Current
- Provided emergency response during shifts.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Contract Travel RN
One Staff Medical
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwest Health System
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
Director of Clinical Education
Golden Living Nursing Home
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversaw facility-wide education, supported evidence-based practice and achieved educational outcomes through safe, focused care.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as COVID.
- Worked with recruiting teams and human resources representatives to accomplish hiring objectives.
Intensive Care Nurse
Methodist Southlake Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Travel Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in COVID unit during pandemic outbreak.
ICU Staff Nurse
Community Health Systems, CHS
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Assessed resuscitation equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Staff Nurse, ER
Community Health Systems, CHS
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Franciscan Alliance
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN12.2014
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Compassionate and Caring
- Collaboration
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Emergency Preparedness
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
FEMA 100
FEMA 200
FEMA 700
FEMA 800
Timeline
Chief Nursing Officer
Select Medical
11.2022 - Current
Contract Travel RN
One Staff Medical
11.2021 - 05.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northwest Health System
05.2021 - 05.2022
Director of Clinical Education
Golden Living Nursing Home
12.2020 - 05.2021
Intensive Care Nurse
Methodist Southlake Hospital
07.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
02.2020 - 05.2020
ICU Staff Nurse
Community Health Systems, CHS
08.2019 - 02.2020
Staff Nurse, ER
Community Health Systems, CHS
03.2017 - 04.2019
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Franciscan Alliance
02.2015 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne