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Sarah Johnson

Platteville,WI

Summary

Care-oriented PACU Nurse offering nine years' clinical experience in various types of healthcare settings. A patient advocate with a background promoting recovery education and a valuable mentor to less experienced nurses.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, IP PACU

UW Health Hospital and Clinics
Madison, WI
06.2016 - Current
  • Receive patients from surgical procedure and obtain report from physicians.
  • Provide phase-one recovery according to ASPAN standards while implementing physician orders.
  • Deliver individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain and nausea levels, checking vital signs, and explaining next steps to recovery.
  • Utilize effective communication skills to educate and support patients and family members.
  • Employ nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress.
  • Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team.
  • Perform Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed by maintaining unit dynamics, ensuring safe patient assignments, supporting staff of 17-20, and facilitating patient placement.
  • Routinely provide unit orientation and education to new hire registered nurses.

Registered Nurse, IMC MedSurg

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Madison , WI
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Provided nursing care on 30-bed unit specializing in post-surgical individuals.
  • Monitored and implemented interventions to maintain hemodynamic and pulmonary stability among diverse patient population.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other members of surgery and hospitalist teams.
  • Provided education and emotional support to patients and families congruent with patient needs.
  • Trained and mentored new employee registered nurses on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Speech, Language, And Hearing Science

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2011

Skills

  • State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License #219098-30
  • Unit Council Chair 2017-2019
  • ACLS/BLS certified May 2023
  • Sigma Theta Tao International Honors Society
  • Safety Superhero Award 2023
  • Epic software system
  • Preceptor
  • Charge Nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse, IP PACU

UW Health Hospital and Clinics
06.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, IMC MedSurg

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
09.2014 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Science - Speech, Language, And Hearing Science

Purdue University

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