SARAH RODRIGUEZ
Lawton,OK
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced at delivering high-quality care to patients. Demonstrates critical thinking, initiative, and expertise in short- and long-term care to assist patients in achieving optimum health and improved quality of life. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven ability to work well with diverse patient populations to foster trusting relationships and improve outcomes. Experienced leader effective at delegating nursing assignments to achieve patient care goals. Passionate about connecting patients with highly needed care resources. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawton, OK
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
- Supervised nursing staff on a daily basis, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prioritized tasks based on urgency or acuity level while managing multiple assignments.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided leadership role in professional development activities such as mentoring students or precepting new hires.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and goals.
- Assisted in orienting new staff members to the unit environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment findings, interventions and evaluation of outcomes.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
Registered Nurse
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development, and educate patients.
Caregiver
HOMECARE ASSISTANT
Colorado Springs & Las Vegas, CO & NV
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Enhanced clients' lives through effective and compassionate care; assisted with activities of daily living, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science Nursing -
College of Southern Nevada
12.2017
Certificate of Completion Certified Nursing Assistant -
College of Southern Nevada
12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs
- Administration of Medicine
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Supervision
- Patient Education
- Inpatient Care
- Disease Management
- Medical Diagnosis
- Leadership
- Clinical Judgement
- Caregiving
- Teamwork
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- Registered Nurse Compact License #1655054, State of Colorado, 09/2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA
06.2019 - 10.2019
Caregiver
HOMECARE ASSISTANT
06.2015 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science Nursing -
College of Southern Nevada
Certificate of Completion Certified Nursing Assistant -
College of Southern Nevada
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
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