Sarah Mafilika
Summary
With a proven track record at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, I excel in delivering compassionate care and employing clinical judgment, significantly enhancing patient outcomes.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Regularly attended continuing education classes and workshops, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in emergency nursing practices and patient care techniques.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Recognized signs of potential violence or abuse in patients, implementing appropriate interventions to ensure safety and report concerns as mandated by law.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, individualized care to each patient.
- Expedited admissions process for critically ill patients, ensuring timely access to necessary treatments and interventions.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff, sharing clinical knowledge and best practices for effective patient care.
- Managed critical patient situations by utilizing advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing skills.
- Prevented medication errors by accurately administering medications and monitoring patient responses.
RN Case Manager
St. Croix Hospice
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
RN
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Behavioral Health LPN
Lasting Hope Recovery Center
03.2008 - 12.2017
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different levels of care for patients with complex needs by effectively coordinating discharge planning activities.
- Contributed to the overall improvement of the facility''s quality of care by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and performance improvement projects.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals with behavioral health disorders.
- Served as a patient advocate, liaising between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective communication and understanding of treatment goals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in behavioral health nursing.
- Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for optimal results in addressing patients'' specific needs.
- Administered medications accurately, monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Promoted a supportive environment conducive to healing by maintaining orderliness within the unit.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient progress, interventions, and responses to treatment.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills to identify potential issues or concerns related to patient care or wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the treatment process.
- Supported patients through challenging times by offering emotional support and therapeutic communication techniques during one-on-one sessions or group therapy settings.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying appropriate healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless coordination of care and support services.
- Provided education to patients and families on mental health topics, promoting understanding and self-management skills.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE08-2016
LPN - Nursing
Hamilton College
Omaha11-2005
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Case management
- Hospice care
- Emergency care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Emergency response
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (expires 01/2025)
- ACLS (expires 02/2025)
- BLS (expires 09/2025
- ANCC Gerontological Nursing (gero-bc) expires 09/15/2029
- TNCC
Timeline
RN
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
09.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
St. Croix Hospice
11.2021 - Current
RN
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2021
Behavioral Health LPN
Lasting Hope Recovery Center
03.2008 - 12.2017
BSN - Nursing
Clarkson College
LPN - Nursing
Hamilton College
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