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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Sarah Horne

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Patient ratios up to 1:7.

Registered Nurse

Allied Resources Medical Staffing
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse

Allied Resources Medical Staffing
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered Nurse

Trusted Health
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.

Nursing Supervisor/Administrator

UPMC
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
  • Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
  • Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
  • Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 40 nurses and support personnel.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

UPMC
03.2019 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Registered Nurse

UPMC
05.2018 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Nurse Intern/Patient Care Technician

UPMC
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh
Johnstown, PA
04.2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Follow-Up Calls
  • Microsoft Word
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Patient Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
  • Patient Triage

Accomplishments


  • Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity
  • Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks
  • Blue and Gold Society
  • Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity – 2 years
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Light the Night Walk volunteer
  • American Cancer Society: Relay for Life Walk volunteer
  • Sarasota County Women’s Resource Center – Current
  • Sarasota County Disaster Response Team

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • Licensed PA RN - since 2018
  • Licensed FL RN - since 2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Allied Resources Medical Staffing
03.2023 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse

Allied Resources Medical Staffing
09.2022 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse

Trusted Health
11.2021 - 05.2022

Nursing Supervisor/Administrator

UPMC
01.2021 - 01.2023

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

UPMC
03.2019 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse

UPMC
05.2018 - 01.2023

Nurse Intern/Patient Care Technician

UPMC
05.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh

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