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Sarah Poindexter
Registered Nurse
MO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Orthopedic Hospital
Ozark, MO
06.2023 - Current
- Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to assessing patient conditions, managing post-operative pain, monitoring for complications like infections, conducting neurovascular checks, and assisting with early mobilization, rehabilitation, and patient education.
- Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Care Planning: Developing and implementing personalized nursing care plans.
- Collaboration: Working closely with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.
- Education: Providing detailed education to patients and families regarding musculoskeletal conditions, surgery recovery, and home care.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Clinical Patient Care: Deliver specialized care in units such as emergency departments, intensive care units, and surgical floors.
- Adaptability: Rapidly learn new facility protocols, EHR systems, and procedures.
- Documentation & Collaboration: Document patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Compliance & Licensure: Maintain up-to-date, state-specific nursing licenses and required certifications (ACLS, BLS) via Aya Healthcare's credentialing team.
- Professional Flexibility: Maintain a flexible schedule to meet hospital demand, often filling gaps in staffing.
- Aya Healthcare travel nurses provide high-quality, direct patient care—including assessment, medication administration, and documentation—in various clinical settings, typically on 13-week assignments. They must quickly adapt to new facility policies and EHR systems, work full-time (usually 36+ hours/week), and maintain compliance with licensing and certifications.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Springfield, MO
05.2017 - 04.2021
- I am responsible for delivering direct patient care, managing complex diagnoses, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Key roles include using the nursing process to assess and treat patients, maintaining professional accountability, educating patients, and ensuring safety in high-acuity areas like Med-Surg or Neuro Trauma.
- Core Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Direct Patient Care: Providing comprehensive care, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient conditions.
- Clinical Skills: Managing complex patient needs, administering treatments, and operating specialized equipment.
- Coordination & Collaboration: Communicating with physicians and coordinating care with other departments to ensure effective, safe, and person-centered care.
- Specialized Care Units: In areas such as the Neuro Trauma Intermediate unit, I would manage high-acuity, critically ill patients, including stroke and post-operative trauma cases.
- Safety and Standards: Maintaining professional standards, patient rights, and confidentiality, while participating in quality improvement activities.
- Documentation: Accurately documenting patient care, interventions, and outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Fitzgibbon Hospital
Marshall, MO
03.2007 - 04.2017
- I provided compassionate, high-quality care, focusing on patient comfort, safety, and education across various units. Key responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, managing patient care plans, and working within a collaborative team.
- Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Direct Patient Care: Providing, assessing, and evaluating bedside nursing care, particularly in Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units.
- Medical Management: Administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and performing treatments as part of the patient care plan.
- Patient Advocacy & Education: Educating patients and their families regarding healthcare and illness prevention.
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborating with physicians and specialists to ensure comprehensive care.
- Behavioral Health Focus: (If assigned) Providing therapeutic care in a 10-bed unit for patients aged 18-65.
- Compliance: Following infection control policies and hospital nursing procedures
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO12-2009
LPN - Nursing
Saline County Career Center
Marshall, MO08-2007
Skills
- Acute Care Experience
- Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge
- Easily adapts to change
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Care planning
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Discharge planning coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- EHR/Documentation proficiency
Certification
- BLS, ACLS June 2025 to September 2027
- NIHSS (Stroke) Certification July 2025 to July 2027
- RN Expires: April 2027 State: MO Compact
- RN Expires: May 2028 State: IL
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to countless patients in various inpatient environments.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Orthopedic Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
05.2017 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Fitzgibbon Hospital
03.2007 - 04.2017
Associate's degree - Nursing
State Fair Community College
LPN - Nursing
Saline County Career Center