Sarah Iodice
Everett,MA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history, adept in emergency response and patient management, showcasing strong clinical judgment and compassion. Excelled in critical care for mothers and newborns, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Proficient in neonatal resuscitation and breastfeeding management, demonstrating exceptional ability to meet diverse patient needs with empathy and expertise. 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. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Winchester Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Provided routine and critical care for antepartum, postpartum, and newborns as staff nurse on OBGYN and Special Care Nursery units.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on OBGYN and Special Care Nursery units as lead Charge Nurse, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments comprised of up to 30 patients. Charge Nurse supervises team of 7-12 nurses, hospital supervisors, obstetricians, neonatologists, CNAs, administration, and technicians. Charge Nurse oversees staffing, guides staff during emergency situations, and monitors all critical patients on unit.
- Charge Nurse and staff nurse will have an assignment of 3-6 mother/baby couplets, while also overseeing unit and assisting other staff.
- Developed lasting relationships with diverse patients while providing care before and after deliveries.
- Assessed, planned and evaluated patient care needs before and during pregnancy including obtaining patient history and assessing for labor risk factors.
- Managed quality care for critical mothers that experienced preeclampsia, chorioamnionitis, gestational diabetes, GI disturbances, fluid imbalances, pelvic injury, bladder injury, severe anemia, HELLP syndrome, or hemorrhagic event.
- Managed quality care for critical newborns that experienced hypoglycemia, temperature irregularities, respiratory distress, severe jaundice, cardiac irregularities, and GI disturbances.
- Provided extensive education to parents surrounding postpartum healing physically and emotionally along with newborn care including feeding, diapering, dressing, and monitoring for safety risks.
- Worked in a Baby Friendly hospital that prioritizes breastfeeding and supporting mother's feeding choices.
- Worked alongside lactation team organizing and providing breastfeeding education, feeding plans, and feeding consults.
- Assessed patients for postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis and intervened/provided support when needed.
- Assessed patients for social needs and intervened/provided support when needed.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with staff and patients.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications including Epic, Atrius, Hugs security systems, and GE fetal monitoring
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines including newborn testing and medication administration.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
Burlington, MA05.2017
Skills
Care:
- Compassion, Empathy, Teamwork
- Strong clinical judgment in postpartum Care/ newborn care
- Emergency Response/ Critical Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Breastfeeding Management
- Emotional support
- Lab result interpretation
- Intravenous therapy
- Aseptic procedures
Documentation/ Epic:
- Chart updating/Medical Record keeping
- Data Collection
- Case Management
- Coordinating referrals
- Healthcare billing
Proficient in operating:
- IV pump (adult & newborn)
- Insulin pump
- Neonatal monitor
- Neonatal feeding pump
- Neonatal warmer & isolette
- Neonatal Phototherapy
- Adult and neonatal code cart
- Oxygen and suction therapy
Certification
Certifications and Licenses:
- Registered Nurse (RN) 2021-present
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- First Aid Certified
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- First Latch Certification
- Baby Friendly Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Winchester Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
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