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Sarah Heath

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Passionate about people, community, and improving lives on the personal and professional level. Diversely experienced at working within the healthcare, academic, and retail sector. Successfully demonstrates collaboration, organization, and critical thinking within objective oriented environments and beyond. Highly adaptable and motivated individual with exceptional communication, writing, and relationship building skills looking to find a career that creates positive changes within the local community and society as a whole.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

OU Health Science Center
10.2023 - Current
    • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical and interpersonal situations involving critically ill patients.
    • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
    • Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, data analysis, and discussions with loved ones or patients.
    • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
    • Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
    • Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism and kindness.
    • Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
    • Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
    • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
    • Demonstrated advanced medical charting of subjective and objective data while analyzing and synthesizing data to further facilitate patient care
    • Oriented new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
    • Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Central Oklahoma
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Worked closely with a UCO Nursing research supervisor and assisted with administrative tasks related to the project focused on animal-assisted therapy (AAT).
  • Served as a handler/caretaker of the certified therapy dogs on campus when needed.
  • Organized, digitalized, and filed an extensive collection of research literature into a project database.
  • Developed effective skills in writing, communication, graphic design, and academic research as result of working semi-independently in a deadline-oriented setting.
  • Attended professional meetings across campus with various UCO departments regarding application and logistics of AAT on campus.

Associate

TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
2016 - 2021
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Curated and enhanced visual displays in multiple departments by arranging and organizing merchandise strategically.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Responsibly executed efficient cash register operation and monetary exchanges.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for charitable donations and credit card applications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.2023

Skills

    • Outcome and Goal Oriented Planning
    • Collaboration and Coordination
    • Time Management and Prioritization
    • Attention to Detail
    • Organization
    • Computer Skills
      • Resource Utilization and Management
      • Academic Writing
      • Management of Sensitive Information
      • Empathy and Strong Interpersonal Skills
      • Knowledge Base in Health, Philosophy, and Research

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

OU Health Science Center
10.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Central Oklahoma
03.2021 - 05.2023

Associate

TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
2016 - 2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Oklahoma

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