SARAH HOBBS
New Bern,NC
Summary
Ten plus years nursing experience in Oncology. I also have experience in Pediatrics, OBGYN, Nephrology, Medical/Surgical, Neurology, Covid -19, Palliative care and Dialysis patients. I have also become a Death Doula. I have charge nurse and precepting experience. Energetic and motivated to learn. Looking for a position what is challenging and patient focused.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, BSN
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
New Bern, North Carolina
12.2023 - Current
- Assessed dialysis patients and updated care plans at Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis.
- Initiated hemodialysis treatments and monitored machine settings throughout sessions.
- Administered prescribed medications and followed physician orders during dialysis care.
- Cannulated vascular access and maintained safe access care procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly responded to patient changes to ensure optimal care during treatment.
- Educated patients on dialysis schedules, diet, and home care to enhance adherence and improve health outcomes.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Identified and addressed potential problems during treatment, including drug interactions and allergies, to mitigate risks and improve patient safety.
- Instructed nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies. on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Registered Nurse, BSN
Carolina East Medical Systems
New Bern, NC
01.2007 - 04.2023
- Charge Nurse, and preceptor for nursing students
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care to underserved patients, improving their access to essential healthcare services.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Demonstrated ethical decision-making in accordance with medical protocols.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and colleagues through effective communication.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities to improve processes and treatments.
- Coordinated staffing assignments based on needs assessment, delivered health education, advocated for patients, and managed total care for 2-6 high-acuity patients per shift, ensuring effective treatment for chronic conditions such as COPD and asthma.
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor for nursing students, mentoring future nurses while overseeing patient care and team operations.
Shift manager and Sale associate
MCCS
01.2002 - 06.2007
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns and exchanges
- Facilitated onboarding of new employees and shift managers to ensure effective integration into the team.
- Trained to assist other customer service representatives in their roles.
- Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning.
- Minimized store losses through proactive awareness and attention to detail
- Performed regular inventory management tasks including stocking shelves and rotating products for optimal organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSkills
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Dialysis machine operation
- Vascular access care
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication administration expert
- Central line management
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Colostomy/Urostomy care expertise
- Tracheotomy care expertise
- Specimen collection/processing proficiency
- Specimen collection
- Infection control standards expert
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Care planning
- Clinical judgment
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Mobility assistance
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient assignment management
- Team communication
- Vaccine administration
- Intake and discharge
- Intake and discharge
Certification
Registered Nurse in North Carolina 2/16/2007 License # 214565 Expires 12/31/2026
Certification Medical-Surgical Nursing 12/2016 Expires 11/30/2026
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2007-present
NIHSS Certification 08/11/22
Death Doula Certificate 07/23/2022 - present
Timeline
Registered Nurse, BSN
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, BSN
Carolina East Medical Systems
01.2007 - 04.2023
Shift manager and Sale associate
MCCS
01.2002 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University