Sarah Kantor
Sauk Rapids,USA
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient advocacy and clinical excellence. Proven ability to supervise nursing staff, mentor new graduates, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Committed to delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare while adapting to evolving clinical and environmental changes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Core Charge Registered Nurse
Catholic Health Initiatives
Little Falls, MN
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored patient care plans.
- Supervised nursing staff to enhance patient care quality and outcomes.
- Mentored new graduate and inexperienced nurses to enhance their clinical skills and professional development.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to streamline care processes.
Registered Nurse, Vascular Access Team
Centracare Health Systems
St. Cloud, MN
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered vascular access services, including PICC lines, midlines, and ultrasound-guided PIVs.
- Collaborated with providers and care team members to optimize vascular access outcomes.
- Coached care team members on vascular access protocols to enhance compliance.
- Executed orders and protocols to ensure compliance with established policies in a team setting.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
North Memorial Healthcare
Robbinsdale, MN
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Executed high-acuity treatments and interventions per care team recommendations.
- Adapted care protocols based on critical test results and imaging outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care for critically ill patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Communicated critical updates to care team and families, enhancing overall care coordination and awareness.
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse, Emergency Room
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Robbinsdale, MN
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed high-acuity care and treatments following care team providers' instructions.
- Execute triage orders and care protocols, adhering to standing orders from the care team.
- Triage patients to determine appropriate interventions, ensuring timely care based on clinical evaluations.
- Assist with challenging intravenous access and provide various skills to support charge RN and team members.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room/ICU
Catholic Health Initiatives
Little Falls, MN
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Worked as Charge and Triage nurse, managed patient care processes and improved patient flow in the emergency department.
- Conducted patient assessments and treatments for diverse age groups and education levels in critical-access setting to ensure optimal care.
- Adapted care based on physician orders and critical laboratory findings.
- Coordinated and facilitated patient transfers to higher levels of care, arranging necessary transport for timely intervention.
Registered Nurse/Nursing Supervisor
New Season Clinic
St. Cloud, MN
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Supervised nursing staff while providing 24/7 support via multiple communication channels
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols, enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices
- Reviewed and adjusted medication doses to ensure optimal treatment outcomes
- Extensive work with Mental Health and Dual-Diagnosis Individuals, including Medication Assisted Treatment
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Collaborated in a team-oriented, 40-bed ER to enhance patient safety and deliver effective care
- Administered emergency and routine patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Educated diverse individuals on various disease processes to promote health awareness
Education
Associate in Science - Registered Nursing
Central Lakes College
Staples, MN05.2014
Associate in Science - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen College
St. Cloud, MN12.2010
Skills
- Prioritization and assessment skills
- Autonomous decision-making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Adaptive communication
- Clinical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Nursing expertise, including advanced ultrasound IV and PICC insertion
- Nursing Supervision
- Policy compliance
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Nursing documentation
- Care plan management
- Staff education and Training
- Team collaboration
Certification
- RN Professional License, R 221018-6
- BLS, 12/31/2026
- ACLS, 10/31/2027
- TNCC, 11/30/2026
- ENPC, 11/30/2026
- NRP, 02/28/2028
Timeline
Core Charge Registered Nurse
Catholic Health Initiatives
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Vascular Access Team
Centracare Health Systems
06.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
North Memorial Healthcare
04.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse/Travel Nurse, Emergency Room
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
10.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room/ICU
Catholic Health Initiatives
07.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse/Nursing Supervisor
New Season Clinic
11.2017 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Fairview Ridges Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2018
Associate in Science - Registered Nursing
Central Lakes College
Associate in Science - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen College