Sarah Keller
Pennsburg,PA
Summary
Hardworking nurse providing patient satisfaction and safety through medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in patient education, working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and demonstrating a commitment to patient and family advocacy. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Patient-oriented Nurse with 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Certified in BLS and chemotherapy/Immunotherapy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Registered Nurse
Alliance Cancer Specialists
11.2019 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing are for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and individualized care during infusion treatments.
- Facilitated patient education sessions, teaching patients about their disease processes and appropriate self-care measures to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Served as a mentor for new staff members, guiding them through the orientation process.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as ordered.
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Provided compassionate care for patients and families undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
- ONS certified
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
06.2008 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented nursing care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA05.2008
Skills
- Patient Care and Education
- Precepting and Staff Development
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Central and Peripheral line management
- Blood product administration
- Telemetry
- Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Infusion
- Immunoglobulin Infusion
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certified
Timeline
Infusion Registered Nurse
Alliance Cancer Specialists
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network
06.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
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