Sarah Flores
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced and patient-oriented nurse with a diverse background in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Specialized expertise in Ortho Medical-Surgical specialty. Dedicated to providing exceptional care and ensuring positive patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center
2022.02 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as meaningful hourly rounding and bedside shift report to ensure patient safety and improve patient experience scores through quality care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies. i.e. recipient of a "Good Catch" Award
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided direct bed side care including: pain management, administering medications, wound care, specimen collections, emergent code situations, etc. to 6-7 patients on a post-op medical-surgical unit
- Conveyed discharge information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Nevada State College
Nursing Assistant Certification -
College of Southern Nevada
Skills
- Student and New Hire Precepting
- Cerner
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Multicultural Competency
- Regulatory/ HIPPA compliance
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Treatment Planning
- Patient/ Family Education
- Integrated Health Care Delivery
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Spring Valley Hospital
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Spring Valley Hospital and Medical Center
2022.02 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Nevada State College
Nursing Assistant Certification -
College of Southern Nevada
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Spring Valley Hospital
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