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Sarah Lesich

UVA Health
Stuarts Draft,VA
13
years of professional experience

Compassionate Registered Nurse with acute care expertise, specializing in patient assessments, medication administration, and family advocacy. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative care and holistic support.

Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in direct patient care and interdisciplinary teamwork. Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop personalized care plans, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction through effective communication and support.

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Work History

Registered Nurse

3 Years
UVA Health | 08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Conducted thorough assessments, documenting vital signs and changes in patient conditions accurately.
  • Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and care quality.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options, fostering understanding and adherence to care regimens.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning, facilitating seamless transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

Patient Care Technician

9 Years 9 Months
UVA Health | 11.2013 - 08.2023
  • Monitored vital signs, recording changes to facilitate timely medical interventions.
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management techniques and post-discharge instructions.
  • Trained new staff on clinical protocols and established best practices for patient care delivery.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in patient monitoring and documentation tasks.
  • Advocated for patients' needs, fostering a supportive environment conducive to recovery and well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nurssing

Capella University | Minneapolis | 03-2027

Associate of Science - Nursing

Piedmont Virginia Community Collage | Charlottesville, VA | 05-2023

Skills

IV medication administration
Drug delivery
IV setup
Direct patient care
Patient documentation
Patient monitoring
Documentation and charting
ACLS certification
Pediatric advanced support
Family education strategies
Pediatric nursing care
Acute care expertise
Adult nursing care
Basic life support
Advanced life support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UVA Health
08.2023 - CurrentRead More

Patient Care Technician

UVA Health
11.2013 - 08.2023Read More

Capella University

Bachelor of Science from Nurssing
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Piedmont Virginia Community Collage

Associate of Science from Nursing
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Sarah Lesich