Sarah Fricke-Wood
197 Bayou Estates Road ,LA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at many different hospitals during my traveling time excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective patient advocacy, enhancing care quality and safety. Skilled in infection control and crisis intervention, committed to delivering holistic care and improving patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cabrini Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Bryd Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBachelors In Nursing - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Epic and meditech use
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cabrini Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Grandview Medical Center
06.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Bryd Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelors In Nursing - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
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