Sarah McKoskey
Roseville,MN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Children's Minnesota, excelling in critical care and patient advocacy. Proven ability to administer medications and develop individualized care strategies, enhancing patient outcomes. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication skills foster collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive patient management and support for families during challenging times. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Minnesota
05.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans to newborns, infants, children, teenagers, young adults with congenital heart defects postoperatively and through out their recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Proficient at managing vasoactive medications, arterial lines, central lines, ventilators, ECMO and EKG monitors.
- Educated families on treatment plans, ensuring understanding of procedures and medication management.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Educated families on treatment plans, ensuring understanding of procedures and medication management.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Homes
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care strategies for patients.
- Trained new nursing staff on clinical practices and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient outcomes, refining care approaches based on feedback and clinical assessments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
River Falls, WI12.2010
Bachelor Of Science - Community Health
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient management
- Critical care
- Procedure preparations
Certification
Basic Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's Minnesota
05.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saint Joseph Hospital
03.2011 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Homes
01.2010 - 04.2011
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Bachelor Of Science - Community Health
Minnesota State University, Mankato