Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Sarah Izzo

Sarah Izzo

Rockwall

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with over a decade of emergency and acute care experience, recognized for clinical expertise, sound judgment, and strong patient advocacy. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while working autonomously and collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Brings a strong foundation in assessment, care coordination, and communication, with a genuine desire to continue growing professionally and transition into new nursing specialties where experience and adaptability add value.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White LakePointe
04.2015 - Current

Provide emergency nursing care to adult and pediatric patients across high-acuity settings
• Perform rapid triage, assessments, and prioritization of patient safety needs
• Administer medications and interventions in compliance with BLS, ACLS, and PALS standards
• Support trauma activations, resuscitations, and crisis situations
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary departments, and interdisciplinary teams
• Engage patients and families through education, reassurance, and shared decision-making
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality
• Document care accurately and efficiently in the EMR

Registered Nurse, Trauma Center

Parkland Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 03.2015
  • Assisted in care of critically injured trauma patients in a Level I trauma center
  • Supported rapid medical and surgical interventions
  • Educated patients and families on post-trauma recovery processes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.

Medical Surgical Resource Nurse

Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2014
  • Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Trinity Valley Community College
Kaufman, Tx
05-2012

Skills

  • Rapid Patient Assessment & Triage
  • Pediatric & Adult Emergency Care
  • Cardiac & Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Safe Medication Administration
  • High-Stress & Fast-Paced Environments
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient safety
  • Sono-Site IV insertion
  • EKG interpretation
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Procedure assistance
  • Intake and discharge
  • Attention to detail
  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient & Family education
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Multitasking
  • EHR documentation

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License -07/10/2012
  • Licensure # 821935
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
  • Stroke Certification - NIHSS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White LakePointe
04.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse, Trauma Center

Parkland Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 03.2015

Medical Surgical Resource Nurse

Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Trinity Valley Community College
Sarah Izzo