Sarah Hellenbrand

Coordinates patient care from the moment of the initial referral to diagnoses and then on to treatment and follow-up care. Ensures diagnostic tests, appointments, and procedures are scheduled and followed up on in a timely manner. Reinforces patient and caregiver education. Triages patient conditions promptly and directs care as needed. An active member of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Preps patients for surgery in outpatient and inpatient settings. Cares for patients in phase I and phase II by monitoring vital signs, sedation levels, and treating post-op nausea, vomiting and pain. Responds to emergency situations in a knowledgeable and quick manner. Provides post-op education to patients discharging home. Follows up with patients day after surgery and triages any issues. Frequently works as Senior Team Member (STM), which has resulted in great skills in leadership, delegation, and handling difficult situations. Collaborates with all members of the surgical team to provide top-notch care to our patients. Always seeking new ways to improve unit processes. Initiated and developed what will be an annually renewed skills check on malignant hyperthermia.

Delivered high-quality care to a diverse group of critically ill patients and support to their families. Monitored and responded to rapidly changing patient conditions. Managed many drips, vents, continuous dialysis machines, and monitors. Was energetic and able to quickly establish rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient/family-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Participated in family meetings to help establish goals of care and assist in difficult decision making. Proved to be assertive and strong, advocating for patients when faced with conflict.

Prepped adult and pediatric patients for surgery in outpatient and inpatient settings. Cared for patients in phase II by monitoring vital signs, sedation levels, and treating post-op nausea, vomiting, and pain. Provided post-op education to patients and families discharging home. Collaborated with all members of the surgical team.

Delivered care to patients both pre and post-surgically in a fast-paced work environment. Worked with a large interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care. Educated patients and families on post-op care at home. Provided support for patients and families coping with illness and life-changing situations.