Sarah Daugherty
Hanahan,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 4 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in various types of acute care environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Highly competent Post Acute Care Coordinator with passion for coordinating quality care for patients and committment to helping patients receive effective care in line with preferences and standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ortho/Nuero
Roper Hospital
Charleston, SC
01.2017 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to 4-5 orthopedic and neurological/spine daily, managing all aspects of care from admission through to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge planning
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as spinal fusions and joint replacements
- Received post-op patients. Assessed and treated these patients according to their symptoms. Worked closely with the surgeon and PA to ensure the patient remained stable and comfortable after surgery
- Review post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Detected patient reactions, deteriorations and improvements and accurately reported results in patient records
- Administered blood, blood product, and antibiotic infusions to multiple patients daily
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Acted as charge nurse and oversaw the daily patient care functions for 15-bed unit. Organized staffing, admissions, and discharges for the unit
- Informed patients on disease prevention techniques and interventions
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, wound care, ostomy care, and catheter insertion
- Responded to patient emergencies, including code blues and rapid response situations
Registered Nurse
Roper Rehab Hospital
Charleston, SC
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Assess patient status, vitals signs, labs, and various test results to communicate changes to MD, patient, and patient family members
- Cared for patients with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries according to the treatment plan. Educated patients and families about how to continue to follow care plan once discharged
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families
- Worked with healthcare team to evaluate and change care plans to ensure therapy goals were being met
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored response to treatments while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Distributed medications and performed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Educate patient and patient care givers on disease process, medications and treatment outcomes
- Develop, implement, and update each patient's plan of care during their stay. Perform interventions to ensure each patient achieves their set goals
- Coordinate patient discharge education and plan with facility staff members
- Administer daily PO, SQ, IM, intradermal, transdermal and IV-push medications to each patient
- Perform wound care and administer respiratory treatments on weekends
- Dispense IV fluids, antibiotics and give blood transfusions as ordered following facility protocol
- Insert peripheral IVs, intermittent catheters and indwelling catheters as needed
Registered Nurse
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston
9181 Medcom Street, Charleston, SC 29406
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Deliver outcome-focused care for 8 to 10 patients per shift in coordination with MD, PT, OT, ST, Dietician and Case Manager in a 49-bed, acute med-surg rehabilitation facility
- Assess patient status, vitals signs, labs, and various test results to communicate changes to MD, patient, and patient family members
- Educate patient and patient care givers on disease process, medications and treatment outcomes
- Develop, implement, and update each patient's plan of care during their stay. Perform interventions to ensure each patient achieves their set goals
- Coordinate patient discharge education and plan with facility staff members
- Administer daily PO, SQ, IM, intradermal, transdermal and IV-push medications to each patient
- Perform wound care and administer respiratory treatments on weekends
- Dispense IV fluids, antibiotics and give blood transfusions as ordered following facility protocol
- Insert peripheral IVs, intermittent catheters and indwelling catheters as needed.
Patient Support Technician, Critical Care Unit
Trident Medical Center
9330 Medical Plaza, Charleston, SC 29406
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Monitor patient condition and notify the RN as needed
- Assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, and ambulating the patient
- Monitor patient vitals signs, intake, output, and FSBS; the RN is notified of abnormal findings
- Collect labs and specimens as ordered
- Assist with dressing changes
- Turn and position bedridden patients
- Prepare patients for procedures and transport them
- Assist with new admits and discharges
- Assist with toileting patients
- Provide care and comfort to patient and patients' families
- Adhere to hospital policies, including Standard Precautions and HIPAA policies
- Orient and train new PCTs to the unit
- Assist the unit secretary with new admissions, answering the call bell, and answering the unit phone calls
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers
- Participate as a valuable team player during each shift
Patient Care Technician II, Ortho/Trauma Unit
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashely Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425
05.2008 - 07.2012
- Monitor patient condition and notify the RN as needed
- Assist with bathing, dressing, feeding, and ambulating the patient
- Monitor patient vitals signs, intake, output, and FSBS; the RN is notified of abnormal findings
- Collect labs and specimens as ordered
- Turn and position bedridden patients
- Prepare patients for procedures and transport them
- Assist with new admits and discharges
- Assist with toileting patients
- Assist with dressing changes
- Provide care and comfort to patient and patients' families
- Adhere to hospital policies, including Standard Precautions and HIPAA policies
- Orient and train new PCTs to the unit
- Assist the unit secretary with new admissions, answering the call bell, and answering the unit phone calls
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers
- Participate as a valuable team player during each shift
Physical Therapy Technician, Inaptient Ortho/Trauma Team
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425
07.2005 - 05.2008
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment
- Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic
massage, and heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality
treatments, such as ultrasound.
- Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate
patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
- Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies,
answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
- Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate
therapists ' schedules.
- Transport patient to and from inpatient therapy appointment.
- Assist with wound care, including pulsatile lavage and whirlpool
treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2019
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Trident Technical College
7000 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
College of Charleston
Certification
- Registered Nurse in SC, License number 229479, issued 03/2015
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
- Certified BLS Instructor (BLS certification remains current due to being an instructor)
Volunteer Service
Medical University of South Carolina
Volunteer 2004-2005
Volunteer 2004-2005
- Assisted unit secretaries
- Observed Physical Therapists, RNs, other members of the healthcare team
- Provided transport to patients from their room to their ride upon discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Ortho/Nuero
Roper Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Roper Rehab Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston
04.2015 - 04.2016
Patient Support Technician, Critical Care Unit
Trident Medical Center
10.2013 - 03.2015
Patient Care Technician II, Ortho/Trauma Unit
Medical University of South Carolina
05.2008 - 07.2012
Physical Therapy Technician, Inaptient Ortho/Trauma Team
Medical University of South Carolina
07.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Nursing - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
College of Charleston
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