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Sarah Foley

Waxahachie

Summary

Experienced and licensed registered nurse with over 6 years of expertise in intensive care and inpatient settings. Known for empathy and efficiency, prioritizing compassionate care and attention to detail. Background includes effective management of patient care and open communication with patients, families, and medical teams. Possess a strong skill set in recognizing acute and subtle changes in patient condition, enabling implementation of evidence-based interventions for improved patient outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse

Methodist Health
11.2024 - Current
  • Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
  • Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
  • Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
  • Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.

Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse

Baylor Heart and Vascular
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Staff nurse fulfilling roles of primary bedside and charge nurse on a 12 bed cardiac unit
  • Prepared patients for cardiac catheterization procedures
  • Monitored patients for changes in status post coronary intervention and/or cardioversion
  • Assisted with the quick and efficient transfer of patients to higher acuity facilities when presented with emergent situations and promptly notified physicians when complications suspected
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Methodist Health
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • Staff nurse on 14 bed general ICU floor
  • Provide critical care in an inpatient setting while maintaining professional communication amongst multidisciplinary teams
  • Monitored patients for signs of deterioration or change in status and quickly notified appropriate physician to mitigate negative patient outcomes and assist with patient stabilization
  • Administered medication, monitored vital signs, continuous EKG rhythms, and provided various treatments per physician order

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Methodist Health
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Patient care technician in a busy level 3 emergency 34 bed emergency department
  • Provide clinical and logistical support to patients and nursing staff by replenishing stocked items, room turnover and patient transportation throughout the facility both during admission and discharge
  • Perform functions within scope of practice such as EKG monitoring, vital signs, suture removal, and appropriate documentation
  • Assist nursing staff by answering patient call lights and assisting with patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
08.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tarleton State Univeristy
Stephenville, TX
12-2014

Skills

  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Intensive care management
  • Acute stroke management
  • Acute cardiac care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Medical assessment
  • Patient education
  • Phase one patient recovery
  • Post procedure education
  • Patient monitoring
  • Epic

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Texas State Board of Nursing, 969028, 11/2026
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 2025
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse/Staff Relief Charge Nurse

Methodist Health
11.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse

Baylor Heart and Vascular
02.2023 - 02.2025

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Methodist Health
07.2019 - 02.2022

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Methodist Health
05.2018 - 07.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Navarro College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Tarleton State Univeristy

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