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Sarah Meyers

Walford

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Harmony
07.2025 - Current
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Anesthesia RN

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

RN- PACU

Saint Lukes Hospital
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Implemented evidence based practice guidelines to provide safe, effective nursing care within scope of practice.
  • Successfully managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on individual patient needs.
  • Assessed and managed pain relief for post-operative patients using opioid and non-opioid analgesics.
  • Initiated emergency interventions according to established protocols when indicated.
  • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork abilities by collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals.

RN ICU

Saint Lukes Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2023
  • Documented patients' medical histories and assessment findings.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient health information using electronic medical record system.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while providing exceptional patient care.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
  • Organized workload efficiently while maintaining high level of accuracy in documentation.

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Saint Lukes Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Fostered mobility with regular turning, positioning, and ambulating of patients.
  • Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.

Education

Bachelors - Nursing

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2019

Minor - Psychology

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2019

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Airway management
  • Professional communication
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient care
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Medical assessment

Certification

RN -155064

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Harmony
07.2025 - Current

Anesthesia RN

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
02.2025 - 05.2025

RN- PACU

Saint Lukes Hospital
12.2023 - 10.2024

RN ICU

Saint Lukes Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2023

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Saint Lukes Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2019

Minor - Psychology

Mount Mercy University

Bachelors - Nursing

Mount Mercy University

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