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Sarah Lipan

Novi,MI

Summary

Professional nurse with substantial experience in post-anesthesia care. Skilled in patient monitoring, pain management, and ensuring swift, safe recovery. Strong focus on team collaboration, flexible with changing needs, and reliably achieves desired outcomes. Known for compassionate care, critical thinking, and effective communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACU Registered Nurse

IVF of Michigan and Toledo
02.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications post surgery.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during their postoperative experience, creating a positive atmosphere that facilitated smooth recoveries.
  • Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
  • Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
  • Used sterile and proper technique to start IVs and draw labs.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

DMC Huron Valley
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
  • Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
  • Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
05-2018

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • IV insertion
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Airway management
  • Anesthesia recovery
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Patient assessment

Accomplishments

Nominated by a Patient for a Daisy Award and was given the award in November of 2020.

Certification

BLS Certification

Timeline

PACU Registered Nurse

IVF of Michigan and Toledo
02.2022 - Current

Telemetry Registered Nurse

DMC Huron Valley
09.2018 - 02.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Henry Ford College