Sarah Henry
Carpinteria,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in Emergency Department settings. Demonstrates high productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Proficient in triage assessment, critical care, and patient education. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills contribute to exceptional patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbarar, CA
01.2011 - 08.2021
- Performed comprehensive assessments of incoming patients in the Emergency Department, encompassing vital signs and medical histories.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted in trauma resuscitations alongside physicians within the Emergency Department.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
Emergency Room Technician
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2008 - 01.2011
- Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Assisted in the transport of patients from accident scenes to medical facilities.
- Performed basic life support, including CPR and airway management.
- Provided emergency care at the scene of an accident or other medical incident.
- Assessed patients' conditions during transport and communicated findings to healthcare staff upon arrival at hospital.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Anthropology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2004
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
- Charting and clinical documentation
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of California- active unencumbered license expires 5/31/26
- BLS certification expires 9/26/25
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
01.2011 - 08.2021
Emergency Room Technician
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
08.2008 - 01.2011
EMT
American Medical Response, AMR
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Registered Nurse State of California- active unencumbered license expires 5/31/26
- BLS certification expires 9/26/25
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Anthropology
University of California, Santa Cruz
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