Sarah Maldonado
Edmond,OK
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 12+ year record in field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
HEM/Oncology Nurse Navigator (Travel Nurse)
RAISSO INC/ OU Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures such as biopsies, chemotherapy administration, and radiation treatments.
- Monitored vital signs of cancer patients during treatments, adjusting medications accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Provided education regarding disease processes, medication management, symptom control and nutrition therapy to patients and families.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
- Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Mercy
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Genesis Care
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Med/Surg LPN Transitioned to Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Office Nurse
Oklahoma Kidney Care
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Geary Community Nursing Home
Geary, OK
09.2013 - 04.2017
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
OB/Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse
Weatherford Women's Clinic
Weatherford, OK
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and healthcare team.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Hospice Nurse
Faith Women Health Care
Weatherford, OK
02.2011 - 02.2012
Home Health Nurse
Advanced Home Health Care Agency
Anadarko, OK
09.2010 - 02.2011
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Education
RN To BSN
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2021
Timeline
HEM/Oncology Nurse Navigator (Travel Nurse)
RAISSO INC/ OU Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Mercy
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Genesis Care
04.2022 - 07.2023
Med/Surg LPN Transitioned to Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
09.2020 - 03.2022
Office Nurse
Oklahoma Kidney Care
04.2017 - 09.2020
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Geary Community Nursing Home
09.2013 - 04.2017
OB/Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse
Weatherford Women's Clinic
02.2012 - 09.2013
Hospice Nurse
Faith Women Health Care
02.2011 - 02.2012
Home Health Nurse
Advanced Home Health Care Agency
09.2010 - 02.2011
RN To BSN
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rose State College
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