Sarah Halpern, BSN, RN, CCTN
Tucker,GA
Summary
Registered nurse skilled in peritoneal dialysis and patient care. Recognized for strong team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Expertise in patient education, care planning, and monitoring treatment outcomes. Dependable, reliable, and willing to meet the changing needs of the position effectively.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator, Transplant Stepdown Unit
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Egleston
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for employee onboarding and education
- Track Employee completion of annual education requirements
- Plan and Coordinate staff forums
- Maintain employee files
- Develop and assess employee competency
- Create unit and staff education based on quality and patient care trends and needs
Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Coordinator
DaVita Dialysis
09.2013 - Current
- Coordinate family centered care of pediatric dialysis patients
- Conduct patient home visits to assess safety of environment for home dialysis
- Train patients and family to perform dialysis treatments safely at home
- Monitor patient’s lab results and collaborate with physicians regarding interventions
- Work with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans
- Serve as infection control manager for home dialysis
- Gather, document and interpret quality performance data for peritoneal dialysis
Clinical Nurse, Transplant Operations PRN
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Egleston
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Work with Cardiac and Kidney transplant coordinators to enter orders for upcoming procedures and clinic visits
- Fill in for transplant or CKD coordinators during times off
Clinical Instructor
LaGrange College
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Make clinical assignments for student nurses
- Supervise clinical experiences
- Ensure safety of patients and students during pediatric clinical rotation
- Review patient assessments submitted by students
- Direct students in providing age specific care
- Assist in student evaluations at conclusion of clinical rotation
Peritoneal Dialysis, Nurse Coordinator
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Egleston
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Coordinate and oversee family centered, holistic care for pediatric peritoneal dialysis patients
- Train patients and family to safely provide peritoneal dialysis to children at home
- Assess and arrange clinic visits and monthly care planning for patients
- Work with social worker, dietitian, physician, and child life specialist to provide interdisciplinary care
Staff Nurse, Transplant Stepdown Unit
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Egleston
07.2007 - 01.2013
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of pediatric transplant patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Staff Nurse
West Georgia Health System
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Provide care for a team of pediatric and orthopedic medical and surgical patients
- Serve as charge nurse for a 35 bed unit
- Assist with orientation and training of new staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
LaGrange, GA05.2002
Skills
- Clinical Expertise
- Interdisciplary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Satisfaction
- Family and Patient Centered Care
Organizations and Honors
- Shackleford Outstanding Alumni Award, LaGrange College, 2022
- DSS Leadership Course, 2017, graduate
- Camp Independence, Medical staff volunteer, 2009-Present
- St. Mary Magdalene Church, Nursery volunteer, 2008-2017
- LaGrange College Nursing Honor Society, Inducted, Spring 2004
- Alpha Omicron Pi, Fraternity, Alumnae advisor, 2003-Present
- International Transplant Nurse’s Society, Georgia Chapter, member
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Registered Nurse, GA License # RN159869
- Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse, CCTN #23752
- PALS provider
- BLS Instructor
Timeline
Clinical Educator, Transplant Stepdown Unit
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Egleston
01.2021 - Current
Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Coordinator
DaVita Dialysis
09.2013 - Current
Peritoneal Dialysis, Nurse Coordinator
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Egleston
04.2013 - 09.2013
Clinical Nurse, Transplant Operations PRN
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Egleston
01.2013 - 01.2021
Clinical Instructor
LaGrange College
01.2008 - 01.2017
Staff Nurse, Transplant Stepdown Unit
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Egleston
07.2007 - 01.2013
Staff Nurse
West Georgia Health System
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Registered Nurse, GA License # RN159869
- Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse, CCTN #23752
- PALS provider
- BLS Instructor
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
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