Sarah Miller
Oswego,NY
Summary
New York State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Med/Surgical, Operating Room and ICU care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in all aspects of nursing while driving innovation. Multiple years of Charge nurse experience in Operating Room and CNOR certified. Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Oswego Hospital
10.2016 - Current
- Prepared 4 operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Verified prescribed medications and checked for contradictions and potential complications before administering to patients.
- Collaborated with practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate various factors.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room, Charge
Samaritan Medical Center
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Developed strategies to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Covid Relief RN
Oswego Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cayuga County Community College
Auburn, NY06.2005
Skills
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Clinical Assessments
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
BLS, ACLS, CNOR certified
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room, Charge
Samaritan Medical Center
09.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
Covid Relief RN
Oswego Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Oswego Hospital
10.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cayuga County Community College
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