Sarah Kephart
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with eleven years of experience caring for patients within the skilled and rehabilitation setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Central Iowa Health Care System
Des Moines, IA
01.2013 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Childcare Provider
Generation Next
Johnston, IA
11.2007 - 09.2009
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
Childcare Provider
Koalaty Time
Clive, IA
03.2006 - 10.2007
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05-2013
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Nursing staff leadership
- Mobility Assistance
- Wound Care
- Diabetes management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Evaluation
- Intake and discharge
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV drug therapy management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Central Iowa Health Care System
01.2013 - Current
Childcare Provider
Generation Next
11.2007 - 09.2009
Childcare Provider
Koalaty Time
03.2006 - 10.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
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