Sarah Hickey BSN, RN, BS
Brighton
Summary
Detail-oriented Trauma Registry Coordinator with progressive career history in direct patient care, ED leadership, education, injury prevention, and trauma registry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Registry Coordinator
Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills
09.2021 - Current
- Identify trauma activations, admissions, transfers, and deaths using clinical identifiers and inclusion/exclusion criteria as defined by the American College of Surgeons
- Manage the Trauma Registry database by abstraction of clinical information based on National Trauma Data Standards, including the identification of all injuries, procedures, comorbidities, complications, and outcomes.
- Review clinical records across the continuum of care and apply appropriate Abbreviated Injury Scale scores.
- Identify performance improvement events and resolve or escalate as appropriate with guidance of the Trauma Program Director.
- Represents facility and actively participates in the Michigan Trauma Quality Improvement Program (MTQIP), a Blue Cross Blue Shield/Blue Care Network of Michigan- funded Collaborative Quality Initiative (CQI).
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Injury Prevention Coordinator
Beaumont Health System
09.2016 - 08.2020
- Utilize local, regional, and state data to organize, develop and implement evidenced-based injury prevention programs within the community
- Evaluate participant outcomes to determine program efficacy
- Collaborate with community partners (local fire departments, schools, nursing facilities) to enhance safety goals
- Plan and participate in staff development through education and process improvement related to care of the trauma patient
- Attend professional development and networking opportunities to adopt new current best practices
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Beaumont Health System
10.2006 - 08.2016
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Provided effective communication and emotional support to the emergency patient and families in order to establish a therapeutic relationship
- Coordinated the daily operations of the Emergency Department including maintaining the flow of patients and adjusting staffing based on department need
- Participated in the identification, development and implementation of various educational projects
EMT-Paramedic
Community EMS
10.2003 - 10.2006
- Provided emergency treatment for acutely ill and injured patients and transport to an appropriate medical facility.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families in emergency situations.
- Participated in events directed towards injury prevention and health promotion in the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI08.2006
Certificate of Completion - EMT-Paramedic Course
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2002
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Strong verbal and written communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Preparing for CSTR certification, currently enrolled in TARP course
- Geriatric Emergency Nurse Education (GENE)
Additional Information
Stop the Bleed Instructor
Timeline
Trauma Registry Coordinator
Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
08.2020 - 09.2021
Injury Prevention Coordinator
Beaumont Health System
09.2016 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Beaumont Health System
10.2006 - 08.2016
EMT-Paramedic
Community EMS
10.2003 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Certificate of Completion - EMT-Paramedic Course
Schoolcraft College
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Grand Valley State University
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Preparing for CSTR certification, currently enrolled in TARP course
- Geriatric Emergency Nurse Education (GENE)
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