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Sarah Praegitzer

San Antonio

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
05.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and medical histories accurately.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing ideas to enhance nursing procedures and workflows.

Critical Care Travel Nurse

Medical Soultions
03.2020 - 04.2023
  • Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in critical care management and emergency response techniques.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, fostering understanding and compliance throughout recovery processes.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient information, enhancing communication among healthcare providers.

ICU Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Systems
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Clinical: Provide care for up to three patients in critical condition. Ventilated, multiple IV drips.
  • Education: Educate patients and families on proper ways to preform ADLs, how to take care of drains or PICC lines at home, how to check and monitor blood sugar and blood pressure and medication information in regards to post op care.
  • Administrative: Charge nurse duties, chart audits and ensuring proper documentation.

Education

Associates of applied science - professional nursing

Hallmark University
San Antonio, TX
12.2016

Skills

  • Voted best team player 2018
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Precepting
  • High level of autonomy
  • Team coordination
  • Critical Care devices
  • Hospice and palliative care

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Registered Nurse License (914967)

Timeline

ICU Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
05.2023 - Current

Critical Care Travel Nurse

Medical Soultions
03.2020 - 04.2023

ICU Registered Nurse

Baptist Health Systems
03.2017 - 03.2020

Associates of applied science - professional nursing

Hallmark University

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