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Sarah Schimpf

Summary

Registered nurse with a strong background in high-quality patient care within hospital and outpatient clinic environments. Effective in leading nursing teams to achieve care objectives and improve patient satisfaction. Committed to utilizing evidence-based practices to drive innovation and enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse - Dermatology

IU Health Medical Group
Carmel
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with medical treatments and examinations of patients.
  • Assisted physicians with skin biopsies, surgeries, injections, cryotherapy treatments, and laser therapy sessions.
  • Initiated and processed prior authorization requests for medical procedures and medications.
  • Collaborated with other health professionals in order to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages with complex issues related to their skin, and other body systems.
  • Maintained accurate patient records including documenting examination results, medications prescribed, and follow-up instructions.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to clinic policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.

Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU

Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At St.Vincent
Indianapolis
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Provided direct care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
  • Assisted with the insertion and managed central, arterial, and PICC lines.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Developed, monitored, and evaluated individualized patient plans of care.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare providers regarding patient status updates.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Lab Assistant

IU Health Arnett
Lafayette
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Collected blood samples and other specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special-needs patients using proper phlebotomy techniques.
  • Operated laboratory equipment for sample processing and analysis efficiently.
  • Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
  • Assisted in training new phlebotomists on best practices and techniques.
  • Monitored patients for adverse reactions and provided immediate care as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05-2023

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Leadership development
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical information system management
  • Medical billing and prior authorization expertise

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Dermatology

IU Health Medical Group
07.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU

Peyton Manning Children's Hospital At St.Vincent
05.2023 - 07.2024

Lab Assistant

IU Health Arnett
12.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Purdue University