Sarah Fontenot
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Driven registered nurse with seven years of hospital experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Health, Banner University Campus
Tucson, AZ
06.2019 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and developed individualized care plans to address specific health needs and promote recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated abnormal assessments to providers for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.
- Document patients' allergies, medical health history and medication lists.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new nursing staff members.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance to medical providers.
- Administered medications, blood, and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ 01.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medication and IV administration
- Care planning
- Vital sign monitoring
- Chest pain management
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Electronic health records
- Chart management
- Critical care
- Direct nursing care
- High level of autonomy
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient advocacy
- Family and patient support
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
- IV setup
Certification
- RN License # 224655
- ACLS/ BLS
- LEVEL ONE FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE CARD
- AVADE CERTIFICATION
Affiliations
- Gardening and hiking are my favorite pastimes.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner Health, Banner University Campus
06.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
01.2016 - 12.2018