Sarah Highfill
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with 16 years of experience, including 13 years in emergency medicine and 3 years as Clinical Coordinator in a dialysis clinic. Recognized with seven DAISY Awards, including one from DaVita's Region 5 Vice President. Expertise in precepting new nurses and delivering compassionate patient care across adult and pediatric settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
Ferguson, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Facilitated patient education sessions, enhancing patient understanding of health conditions and self-management.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards, ensuring delivery of safe and effective clinical practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patient progress and modify care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by the healthcare team.
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis treatments for safety and stability.
- Educated patients on renal failure diagnosis and management strategies, empowering them to take charge of their health.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri
12.2010 - 02.2023
- Cared for patients with acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes, and gunshot wounds, facilitating prompt life-saving measures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Managed triage process to prioritize critical cases, ensuring timely interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders accurately.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Trained nurses on patient care and daily tasks, fostering skill development and enhancing team capability.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St John's School of Nursing-SBU
Springfield12-2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Triage management
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Critical care management
- Experience with ACLS, PALS, TNCC, EPC
- Adult and pediatric emergency medicine
- Triage assessment
- Preceptor
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
08.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
12.2010 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
St John's School of Nursing-SBU