Sarah Hertzog
Maple Valley,Washington
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional offering expert level clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Able to provide highly skilled and passionate NICU care. Trained in working with patients from birth to discharge ranging from 22 weeks gestation to term. Excellent with families forming compassionate and quality professional connections. Communicates well utilizing background in psychology to deescalate high stress situations and provide a psychologically safe space for patients and team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN3 Assistant Nurse Manager
University Of Washington Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff as an RN3.
- Lead team as charge nurse while in patient care.
- Worked in collaboration with the pharmacy as lead of Medication Safety Counsel.
- Lead charge nurse staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and resolved patient safety concerns from staff by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise. Focused on the problem not the person.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives through leadership of our Local Practice Counsel.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
RN
University Of Washington Medical Center
05.2008 - 06.2018
- Managed care of patients from 22wks gestation to term.
- Attended Deliveries and provided expert level NRP care.
- Lead team as charge nurse.
- Provided level 4 bedside clinical care including full body hypothermia therapy.
- Respiratory management using JET, Oscillator, NAVA and NIV-NAVA.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various drip medication therapies. Titrating to manage hyperglycemia, hypotension, and cardiac management.
- Provided quality care to patients with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
University of Washington Tacoma
Tacoma, WA06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WAAssociate of Arts - Nursing
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WASkills
- Staff Development
- Family Centered Care
- Inclusion and Equity
- Performance Evaluation
- Quality Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Healthcare Technology
- Clinical Leadership
- Policy Implementation
- Team Building
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Neonatal Certification Corporation (NCC)
Timeline
RN3 Assistant Nurse Manager
University Of Washington Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
RN
University Of Washington Medical Center
05.2008 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
University of Washington Tacoma
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology
Western Washington University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Seattle Central Community College
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