Sarah McPherson
Olympia,WA
Summary
Dedicated RN with strong experience in labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care. Recognized for thorough assessment skills, rapid response to obstetric and neonatal emergencies, and the ability to remain calm and decisive in high‑acuity situations. Committed to integrity, respect, and teamwork while delivering safe, evidence‑based, patient‑centered care. Known for advocating for mothers and families, supporting positive outcomes, and collaborating seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, L&D
Providence Centralia Hospital
Centralia, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care throughout labor, delivery, and immediate recovery, managing high‑acuity obstetric patients with continuous fetal and maternal monitoring.
- Performed cervical exams, labor assessments, induction/augmentation protocols, and interpreted fetal heart tracings to guide evidence‑based interventions.
- Administered and titrated oxytocin, magnesium sulfate, antihypertensives, epidural infusions, and emergency medications per unit protocols.
- Responded rapidly to obstetric emergencies including PPH, shoulder dystocia, preeclampsia/eclampsia, and fetal distress.
- Delivered holistic postpartum care including fundal assessments, lochia monitoring, pain management, breastfeeding support, and newborn safety education.
- Served as primary baby nurse for vaginal and C‑section deliveries, providing immediate newborn stabilization in the absence of an in‑house NICU team.
- Completed routine newborn care including medications, glucose checks, bilirubin screening, and feeding support.
- Utilized EPIC for accurate, real‑time documentation of maternal and fetal assessments.
RN, Medical-Surgical-Tele
Providence St. Peter Hospital
Olympia, WA
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to a diverse adult population with acute and chronic medical conditions, including respiratory, cardiac, renal, endocrine, and infectious disease diagnoses.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, including IV antibiotics, anticoagulants, insulin, titratable cardiac medications, and pain management therapies, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Performed detailed head-to-toe assessments, monitored vital signs, evaluated patient changes and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Monitored continuous cardiac telemetry, identifying arrhythmias such as AFib, PVCs, SVT, and heart block, and notified providers of significant changes.
- Prioritized patient safety through fall prevention, infection control, and evidence‑based nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans and safe discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Addison, IL04-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Centralia Community College
Centralia, WA06-2020
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Spencerian College of Nursing
Louisville, KY12-2011
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient assessments
- EPIC documentation and charting
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- S.T.A.B.L.E
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
RN, L&D
Providence Centralia Hospital
02.2023 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical-Tele
Providence St. Peter Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Centralia Community College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Spencerian College of Nursing