Sarah Meeks
Largo,FL
Summary
Caring and compassionate Registered Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Solid understanding of role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Apprentice
BayCare Alliant Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
Referral Coordinator/Medical Records Clerk
Advanced Gastroenterology Associates LLC
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Gathered patient information by collecting demographic information from variety of sources.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
- Handled high-volume data entry of demographics, disease etiology and extent and associated procedures or treatments.
- Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
- Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
- Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
- Completed up to 100 referral requests each day for medical provider of Gastroenterology services.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pediatric Health Choice
05.2015 - 05.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of 10-15 patients per day.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College
Pinellas Park, FL12.2023
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL01.2018
Skills
- Epic Systems
- Nursing Assistance
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- IV Discontinuation
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Aseptic Techniques
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Nurse Apprentice
BayCare Alliant Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Referral Coordinator/Medical Records Clerk
Advanced Gastroenterology Associates LLC
05.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pediatric Health Choice
05.2015 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
St Petersburg College
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