Sarah Lam
Loganville,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Piedmont Hospital Eastside
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
RN, ICU
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
08.2014 - 02.2023
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
12.2018
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Training and Development
- Decision-Making
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Infection control measures
- High level of autonomy
- HIPAA Education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
RN
Piedmont Hospital Eastside
03.2023 - Current
RN, ICU
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
08.2014 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
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