Sarah Kiwan
Lisle,IL
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience providing direct patient care. Competent in managing high acuity patients both on an individual level as well as collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary team. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Dedicated to delivering the best evidence based care for families and patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro Critical Care Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Comprehensive Stroke Unit at Level 1 Hospital
- Specialize in caring for patient that have suffered from strokes, both hemorrhagic and ischemic, traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, seizures, meningitis, etc.
- Completing thorough neurological assessments to both conscious and unconscious patients using NIHSS and other neuro assessment skills
- Directly managing drains including EVD with ICP monitoring
- Assisting in end of life care
- Overseeing organ donation and procurement
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Student Nurse Assistant Same Day Surgery
Silver Cross Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following and prior to surgical procedures.
- Timely report unusual findings to primary RN
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL05.2022
Skills
- Proficient in EPIC charting system
- ICP monitoring through External Ventricular Drain
- Invasive line Management
- Ventilator management
- Vasopressor, Sedation, paralytics, antibiotic, TPN/lipids, fluid resuscitation and electrolyte IV drug therapy initiation, monitoring and management
- Telemetry and Dysrhythmia interpretation and monitoring
- Wound and procedural site assessment and care
- Chest tube, tracheostomy, PEG/J/NG tube and Catheter assessment and care
- Pain and symptom management
Affiliations
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Daisy Award Winner
- Co-Chair Education Committee
- Member of Unit Counsel
- ASCL, BLS, PALS Certifications
Timeline
Neuro Critical Care Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Assistant Same Day Surgery
Silver Cross Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Trinity Christian College
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