Sarah Gayton
Waco
Summary
Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. .
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco
02.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions in the emergency room.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, ensuring quick access to life-saving interventions.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Supported the implementation of infection control protocols within the department.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests and strokes.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg Unit, Supervisor
Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, 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.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco
06.2021 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during hospital stays.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TXSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient triage
- Patient assessment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Infection control protocols
- Care coordination
- Health education
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Licensed RN
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ascension Providence Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg Unit, Supervisor
Ascension Providence Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Providence Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
McLennan Community College