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Sarah Poppe

OVERLAND PARK,KS

Summary

Nursing professional who brings over 15 years of strong medical and nursing knowledge. Well versed in patient care. Active member of the education committee in the CMK ED. Eager to grow into a new leadership role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

Children's Mercy Kansas
04.2013 - Current
  • Continued working on the floor as a bedside nurse, providing patient centered care to patients and families.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily huddles to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Worked on unit committees and leadership teams to provide education to staff and develop role of the charge nurse.

Staff Nurse

Children's Mercy Kansas
05.2008 - 04.2013
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

Care Assistant

Children's Mercy Kansas
06.2006 - 05.2008
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
  • Obtained vital signs, assisted with procedures including IVs, splints, and EKGS
  • Built and maintained rapport with patients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Kansas School of Nursing
Kansas City, KS
05.2008

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Educating patients and families, as well as staff members
  • Communication skills

Certification


  • Multi State Nursing License 105006
  • PALS
  • TNCC
  • CPEN

Additional Information

Education Committee Member: actively helps design and implement education for staff at the CMK ED.

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Children's Mercy Kansas
04.2013 - Current

Staff Nurse

Children's Mercy Kansas
05.2008 - 04.2013

Care Assistant

Children's Mercy Kansas
06.2006 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Kansas School of Nursing

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