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Sarah Erickson

Independence,Missouri

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.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit

Research Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Registered Nurse

Research Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provide direct quality care to patients on the Neurology PCU unit, 7 East, including daily assessments and evaluation of symptoms
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Patient Care Technician

Research Medical Center
03.2021 - 12.2022
  • Provide effective and efficient patient care on Stroke & Brain unit 7 East, under RN supervision
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.

Supervisor in Customer Service

Hy-Vee grocers
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Provide assistance to others with problem analysis and problem solving.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Graceland University
Independence
12.2022

Skills

  • End of life care
  • Airway Management
  • Interdisciplinary Coordination
  • Trauma recovery
  • Extraventricular drain and Bolt management
  • Lumbar drain management

Accomplishments

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Daisy Award & two Daisy Recognitions

Certification

  • Registered Nurse- Missouri #2023006164
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers
  • ACLS for Healthcare Providers

Leadership Experience

Preceptor for Patient Care Technician orientees, Research Medical Center, 2021, Present

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit

Research Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Research Medical Center
01.2023 - 08.2023

Patient Care Technician

Research Medical Center
03.2021 - 12.2022

Supervisor in Customer Service

Hy-Vee grocers
10.2018 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Graceland University

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