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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Sarah Hager

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nurse with over 10 years of experience in critical and family care. Committed to providing exceptional, dignified care and emotional support to patients and their families.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, CVICU

HCA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Recover open heart patients after CABG, valve replacements and other surgeries
  • Assist Intensivist with bedside procedures; central lines, trialysis catheters and emergency chest tubes and intubations
  • Manages medication doses, sedation and ventilator support for patient's in a critical care setting
  • Set up and monitor life support equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, transducer, pressure lines and oxygen delivery devices
  • Evaluates patient's assessment record and lab data results to determine whether an emergency intervention is necessary
  • Collaborates with professionals across the organization to formulate an integrated care plan


Registered Nurse, ICU/CVICU

Dignity Health
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Recover open heart patients after CABG, valve replacements and other surgeries
  • Assist Intensivist with bedside procedures; central lines, trialysis catheters and emergency chest tubes and intubations
  • Manages medication doses, sedation and ventilator support for patient's in critical care settings
  • Set up and monitor life support equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, transducer, pressure lines and oxygen delivery devices
  • Collaborates with professionals across the organization to formulate integrated care plans
  • CRRT, Impella and code chill certified

Critical Care Float Nurse

MountainView Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Working in four different ICU settings including MICU, CVICU, NSICU and ER
  • Able to apply strong critical thinking, skills and actions regardless of the assigned unit
  • Evaluates patient's assessment, condition and lab results to determine whether an emergency intervention is necessary
  • Manages medication doses, sedation and ventilator support for patient's in a critical care setting

Registered Nurse, ICU/CCU

Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2020
  • Recover open heart patients after CABG, valve replacements and other surgeries
  • Assist Intensivist with bedside procedures; central lines, trialysis catheters and emergency chest tubes and intubations
  • Manages medication doses, sedation and ventilator support for patient's in acritical care setting
  • Set up and monitor life support equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, transducer, pressure lines and oxygen delivery devices

Registered Nurse- Med/Surg

Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2020
  • Initiated assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care
  • Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and performed treatments to ensure patient comfort and recovery

Registered Nurse- Home Health & Hospice Case Manager

Ashby Home Health and Hospice
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized patient care plans
  • Worked as a patient advocate between patients, their families, and healthcare providers
  • Visited patients at home to manage medication and treatments, provide wound care and diabetic monitoring as well as supervising the assigned LPNs and CNAs.

LPN

Ashby Home Health
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Visited patients in their homes to manage medications, monitor INR and blood glucose
  • Provided wound care and rehab support for patients post stroke, injury or surgery
  • Worked closely with supervising registered nurse to proved best care for patients.

LPN-Acute care

South Davis Community Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
  • Worked with, cared for and managed symptoms related to traumatic brain injuries and respiratory conditions
  • Provided ventilation support, wound care and medication administration to patients; pediatric and adult
  • Worked closely with respiratory and physical therapy to maximize patient's care, progress and potential recovery.

Hospice LPN

Hospice House- Visiting Nurses Association
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Identified patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the physician's orders and plan of care and VNA Hospice policies and procedures
  • Reinforced appropriate interventions, medications, effects and side effects to patient as directed by the RN
  • Provided physical, emotional, spiritual encouragement and support to patient and their support system through on going education, personal care assistance, active listening, validation of feelings and hospice presence.

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Hospice House- Visiting Nurses Association
04.2012 - 01.2015
  • Provided high-quality care as a CNA within an acute hospice care facility
  • Worked as a team alongside RN's with proper communication and documentation
  • Performed bed baths and all personal care to maintain patient's comfort
  • Provided kindness, compassion and understanding to the patient and their support system.

Legal Receptionist

Morgan & Weisbrod
07.2007 - 11.2011
  • Performed standard office tasks, such as answering phones, filing and maintaining records, copying documents, scheduling appointments and answering questions for visitors and clients.

EMT/Medic

Allstate EMS
04.2006 - 07.2007
  • Provide emergency care/first aid in a high stress, fast paced environment
  • Prepared patients for transport via ambulance in a safe manner.

EMS Dispatcher

Care First EMS
07.2005 - 04.2006
  • Dispatched calls for transportation of patients to facilities and clinics.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing -

Chamberlain College of Nursing-Chicago
Las Vegas, NV
12.2018

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Nightingale School of Nursing
Ogden, UT
08.2015

LPN Certificate -

Adult and Community Education School of Practical Nursing
Vero Beach, FL
01.2014

Associate of Science -

Brookhaven College
Flower Mound, TX
05.2013

Skills

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Compassionate Care
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Family Support

Certification

  • 1128217, Texas, RN license
  • RN90957, Nevada, RN license
  • 05/31/25, BLS
  • 12/31/25, ACLS

Awards

DAISY Award, 04/01/18

Timeline

Registered Nurse, CVICU

HCA Medical Center
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU/CVICU

Dignity Health
11.2021 - 12.2023

Critical Care Float Nurse

MountainView Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse, ICU/CCU

Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2020

Registered Nurse- Med/Surg

Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
11.2016 - 04.2020

Registered Nurse- Home Health & Hospice Case Manager

Ashby Home Health and Hospice
09.2016 - 11.2016

LPN

Ashby Home Health
09.2015 - 09.2016

LPN-Acute care

South Davis Community Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016

Hospice LPN

Hospice House- Visiting Nurses Association
01.2015 - 08.2015

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Hospice House- Visiting Nurses Association
04.2012 - 01.2015

Legal Receptionist

Morgan & Weisbrod
07.2007 - 11.2011

EMT/Medic

Allstate EMS
04.2006 - 07.2007

EMS Dispatcher

Care First EMS
07.2005 - 04.2006

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Nightingale School of Nursing

LPN Certificate -

Adult and Community Education School of Practical Nursing

Associate of Science -

Brookhaven College

Bachelor's degree in Nursing -

Chamberlain College of Nursing-Chicago