Sarah Peters
Carmichael,CA
Summary
Conscientious and reliable Registered Nurse, committed to delivering best-practice patient care, seeking to improve quality outcomes in a Staff Nurse III position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN II
Sutter Rehabilitation Institute
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered evidence-based, comprehensive rehabilitative nursing care to patients post trauma, TBI, stroke and amputation.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Served as Shift Coordinator (Charge Nurse) overseeing a 30-bed unit.
- Contributed as Co-chair of the Brain Injury Committee dedicated to quality improvement.
RN III
3 Tower Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Clinical coordination of the patient care team to meet the individualized physical and psychosocial needs of patients and their families determined by this RN's skills of ongoing assessment, diagnosis, implementation of plans of care & the continuous evaluation of their effectiveness.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
HOSPICE HOSPITAL LIAISON
Sutter Care at Home Hospice
02.2020 - 08.2020
- In coordination with Case Managers, physicians, bedside nurses and the Palliative Care Team, educated patients and families on the scope of hospice services and differing levels of care, reviewed medical records to assess for eligibility, coordinated transportation and comfort medications, ordered appropriate DME, and arranged start of care appointments for newly electing hospice patients
- Coordinated with the medical team to determine whether in-hospital hospice (GIP) was indicated and, if so, facilitated the process of admission to hospice within the hospital setting, maintaining maximized comfort-focused measures for dying patients and providing emotional, spiritual and professional support to family.
HOSPICE RN CASE MANAGEMENT
Sutter Care at Home Hospice
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated development and implementation of individualized plans of care while providing compassionate, comprehensive, comfort-focused treatment to people at the end of life.
- Skillfully and compassionately navigated sensitive conversations and situations with patients and family members, problem-solved unique situations in the home environment, effectively coordinated amongst the interdisciplinary team for physical, spiritual, legal, and logistical needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility and a core focus on patient advocacy.
RN II Oncology
Oncology
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Clinical coordination of the patient care team to meet the individualized physical and psychosocial needs of patients and their families which were determined by this RN's skills of ongoing assessment, diagnosis, implementation of plans of care & the continuous evaluation of their effectiveness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN II
3 TOWER MEDICAL/SURGICAL/TELEMETRY
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Clinical coordination of the patient care team to meet the individualized physical and psychosocial needs of patients and their families which were determined by this RN's skills of ongoing assessment, diagnosis, implementation of plans of care & the continuous evaluation of their effectiveness.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA12.2016
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
BLS
CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse)
Timeline
RN II
Sutter Rehabilitation Institute
09.2022 - Current
RN III
3 Tower Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
08.2020 - 09.2022
HOSPICE HOSPITAL LIAISON
Sutter Care at Home Hospice
02.2020 - 08.2020
HOSPICE RN CASE MANAGEMENT
Sutter Care at Home Hospice
08.2019 - 02.2020
RN II Oncology
Oncology
10.2018 - 08.2019
RN II
3 TOWER MEDICAL/SURGICAL/TELEMETRY
05.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sacramento City College
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