Sarah Neerings
Sherman,TX
Summary
Professional Critical Care and Stroke Certified Registered Nurse with strong background in critical care. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and advanced life support. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Flexible and dependable, ready to adapt to evolving clinical needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neuro-Trauma ICU
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new and current nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Regional Medical Center of Plano
Plano, TX
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided direct, high-quality care up to 2 acutely or critically ill patients in a 32 bed Medical ICU with diversified needs.
Registered Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, TX
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided care for up to 2 critically ill patients suffering from strokes, seizures, and other intracranial abnormalities in a 24-bed Neurological ICU.
- Adjusted specialized equipment for intracranial and arterial pressures, ventilators, dialysis, and IV drips.
- Performed critical hourly assessments and reported abnormal findings to providers immediately, initiating life-saving interventions as medically appropriate.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Student Nurse Technician
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Temple
Temple, TX
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided assistance to registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses on units holding up to thirty-seven patients. Increased patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking. Maximized patient stability by checking vital signs and weight. Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients. Monitored and communicated important patient information to healthcare staff. Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies. Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment.
Lead Telecounselor
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Called and counseled incoming and prospective college students. Answered questions about admission, enrollment, housing, and financial aid and scholarships. Promoted to lead telecounselor in September 2020. Advised and trained a new lead telecounselor to take over the position upon resignation.
Stocker
Walmart
Frisco, TX
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Kept stocked areas organized and inventory counts accurate. Performed inventory control. Rotated stock to prevent selling of out-of-date products. Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information. Maintained effective team member communication.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
City of McKinney
McKinney, TX
05.2015 - 08.2019
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool. Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR. Provided valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in a positive learning environment. Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness. Scrutinized pool deck area to prevent possible injuries or fatalities, minimizing emergent situations. Promoted to assistant pool manager in 2018. Assisted in managing swim lesson sessions in the summer. Maintained pool water chemical balance. Competed in North Texas Guard Games in 2016 and 2018.
Teaching Assistant
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted professors with classroom management to maintain positive learning environment. Partnered with professors to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives. Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom and laboratory displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Lifeguard
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool. Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR. Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness. Scrutinized pool deck area to prevent possible injuries or fatalities, minimizing emergent situations.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05-2021
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intracranial pressure monitoring
- Neurological monitoring
- Traumatic brain injury care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Ventilator management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cerebral perfusion management
Certification
- SCRN active certification
- CCRN active certification
- ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and NIHSS active certifications
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neuro-Trauma ICU
Texoma Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baylor Regional Medical Center of Plano
10.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2023
Student Nurse Technician
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Temple
12.2020 - 07.2021
Stocker
Walmart
06.2020 - 08.2020
Lead Telecounselor
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor
09.2019 - 03.2021
Teaching Assistant
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
08.2018 - 05.2019
Lifeguard
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
08.2017 - 08.2018
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
City of McKinney
05.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor