Sarah Herrick
Binghamton,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with 18 years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.
Areas of Expertise include
- Emergency Department, including Triage and Charge capability
- Sexual Assault exams & documentation (formerly SANE certified for adults and pediatrics)
- Low risk Labor and Delivery/ Newborn evaluation and care
- High Risk Labor and Delivery/ Newborn evaluation and care
- NRP instructor (currently expired)
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Guthrie
09.2024 - Current
- Assessed and triaged patients based on severity of conditions and urgency of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and communicating with healthcare team.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders while ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and diagnoses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UHS Wilson Hospital
11.2019 - Current
- Provided education for expectant parents on prenatal care, birthing techniques, and postpartum recovery.
- Assisted in developing individualized birth plans based on patient preferences and medical history.
- Decreased maternal stress levels by utilizing effective pain management strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs during labor to ensure safe delivery outcomes and reducing complications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care during labor and delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the labor and delivery process, including identifying postpartum needs for close follow up.
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as epidurals, episiotomies, operative vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections, including role of scrub nurse.
- Served as a preceptor for new hires or student nurses, fostering their competence in labor and delivery care through hands-on training experiences.
- Collaborated with social workers, mental health professionals, and other community resources to address the psychosocial needs of at-risk patients during their pregnancy or postpartum period.
- Assisted in emergency situations such as fetal distress, maternal hemorrhage, or neonatal resuscitation by following established protocols and working closely with fellow healthcare providers.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2019
- Effectively assessed, treated, and coordinated care for victims of sexual assault from all age groups.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning.
- Testified in court.
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital
04.2007 - 10.2019
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
- Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems including but not limited to MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia, DKA, Stroke, and Sepsis.
- Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to Emergency Department.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY2007
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Women's health exams aptitude
- Preceptor
- Patient/family focused
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Professional bedside manner
- Thorough physical assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Certification
- Registered Nurse in NY, License number 594799-1. Expiration date 2/29/2028
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2007- present
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2009- present
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program 2017-Present
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner 2012- 2019
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course 2009- 2019
- Trauma Nursing Core Course 2009- 2019
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Guthrie
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UHS Wilson Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital
04.2007 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
References
- Krystal Thompson MD, (colleague) (917)283-7424
- Lillian El-Kasis MD, (colleague) (607)765-9847
- Ryan Hill, MD (colleague) (423)608-1339
- Charlotte Scott (coworker) (607)222-4066
- Allison Resseguie (coworker) (610)217-3923
- Morgan Stoddard (coworker) (607)760-6041