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Sarah Nolan

Menomonee Falls,WI

Summary

Compassionate and dynamic nurse specializing in critical care, with extensive experience in post-operative cardiac care, and mechanical circulatory devices. Recognized for strong leadership skills and a proven ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Demonstrates expertise in critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and multitasking to effectively manage diverse patient needs. Committed to delivering timely interventions by anticipating changes in patient conditions. Proficient in Epic, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Adobe Creative Products.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2012 - Current
  • Implement patient care in a 20-bed ICU whose primary patient population includes heart failure, cardiogenic shock, post-cardiac surgery, heart transplant, lung transplant, mechanical circulatory support device placement, cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, cardiac catheterization lab intervention, and vascular surgery.
  • Maintain competency in the care of patients with mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices.
  • Respond to changes in patient conditions quickly, and anticipate further care needs of critically ill patients.
  • Communicate clearly with care teams and patients to assess the plan of care and patient progression.
  • Assess patient status, notify physicians/APPs of clinical changes and trends, and respond to emergency situations with speed and expertise.
  • Practice patient-centered care, and promote family involvement as part of the caregiving team.
  • Aid peers by responding to evolving needs within a challenging and high-pressure patient care setting.
  • Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Educate patients and families on healthcare needs, conditions, and options to incorporate condition-related issues into lifestyle changes.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Maintain patient charts and confidential files.
  • Complete the required education in a timely manner.

Registered Nurse

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Implemented patient care in a 24-bed ICU, whose primary diagnoses include, but are not limited to: respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, neurological disorders, and general surgery.
  • Responded to emergency situations promptly to provide life-saving interventions.
  • Coordinated with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to establish, execute, and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Assessed patient needs and prioritized treatment to provide optimal care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
01.2007

Skills

  • Precept new staff
  • Assist the unit educator in teaching a portion of the orientation class
  • Proficient in the care of immediate post-operative open-heart surgery
  • Proficient in the care of post-heart transplant patients
  • Proficient in the care of post-lung transplant patients
  • Mechanical circulatory support devices: ECMO, Impella, RVAD, durable LVAD, and intraaortic balloon pump (IABP)
  • Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Affiliations

  • Sigma Theta Tau
  • Critical Care Certified, CCRN
  • American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
  • Greater Milwaukee Area Chapter of Critical Care Nurses AACN-GMAC

Certification

  • RN License 159151, Wisconsin, 05/2007

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Froedtert Hospital
01.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2012

Master of Science - Nursing

Purdue University Northwest

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marquette University

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