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Sarah Pacheco

Fort Walton Beach,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive career history within low-risk labor and delivery applying 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

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-OP/Registered Nurse, PACU

SCA
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
03.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Established IV access
  • Monitored patient vital signs in PACU area, addressing needs accordingly
  • Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
  • Trained new nursing staff on policies and best practices.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.

Registered Nurse

HCA Florida Fort Walton Destin Hospital
07.2015 - Current
  • Triage nurse- establish EFM, obtain vital signs and assess patients for current issues. Communicate with physician regarding care for optimal outcome.
  • Proficient in establishing IV access, blood draws, EFM
  • Guiding/ Educating laboring patients through labor process
  • Efficient communication with physicians
  • Pre-op, circulator, post-op/recovery for c-section patient
  • Relief charge- delegating and providing guidance while safely providing care to patients
  • Monitoring continuous EFM
  • Hemorrhage management to include- medication administration, blood products and rapid transfer to OR for further treatment
  • Ability to recognize stat/ urgent situations and communicate efficiently with physician.
  • Bereavement

Registered Nurse

HCA
01.2013 - 03.2016
  • Provided care on a medical/surgical unit
  • Obtained cardiac monitoring
  • Assessed and treated patients
  • Received, assessed and took care of post operative joint paints
  • Establish IV access, foley catheters ( insert, monitor)
  • Assessed and comminicated with physicians for bed sores, abrasians
  • Provided and administered blood products with indication per MD order
  • Provided medications per MD order/ Mar in timely manner
  • Proficient in time management

Licensed Practical Nurse

HCA
05.2012 - 01.2013
  • Operated with license (LPN) as a CNA (due to facility not hiring LPN)
  • Obtained vital signs, blood sugars, peri-care, bed baths and patient transport to specialty areas
  • Assisted RN's with procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.

LPN

Home Health Agency
04.2010 - 05.2012
  • Provided in home care
  • Tracheostomy care to include suction and cleaning
  • G-tube care to include cleaning and tube feeds
  • Communication with interdisciplinary teams for optimal in home care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
08.2014

Associates of Science - Nursing

Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
08.2012

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Okaloosa Technical College And Choice High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL
07.2009

High School Diploma -

Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL
05.2006

Skills

  • Efficient communication with patients and physicians to obtain optimal outcome of patient
  • Time management
  • Delegation
  • Proficient in IV access, blood draw
  • Proficient in Fetal Monitoring
  • Sterile Vaginal exams
  • Administration of IV medication/ blood products
  • Assessing laboring patient/ post delivery patient
  • Communication with staff members and unit managers

Certification

  • RN-9354656
  • Fetal monitoring
  • C-EFM certified
  • NRP certifed
  • BLS/ACLS certified
  • S.T.A.B.L.E

Timeline

Pre-OP/Registered Nurse, PACU

SCA
03.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

HCA Florida Fort Walton Destin Hospital
07.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

HCA
01.2013 - 03.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

HCA
05.2012 - 01.2013

LPN

Home Health Agency
04.2010 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwest Florida State College

Associates of Science - Nursing

Northwest Florida State College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Okaloosa Technical College And Choice High School

High School Diploma -

Fort Walton Beach High School

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