Sarah Schaffer
Ellwood City,PA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with thirteen years of direct inpatient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of cardiovascular treatments, including short and long term planning for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
06.2012 - Current
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the step-down unit to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in a high patient acuity setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PASkills
- Compassionate care
- Ethical practice
- Adaptable problem-solving abilities
- Task and work prioritization
- Clinical judgment
- Detailed problem examination
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support certified
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified
- NIH Stroke assessment certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
06.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Community College of Beaver County
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