Sarah Smith
Lindale ,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Atrium Healthcare Floyd
01.2013 - Current
- Assisted in the identification and treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, contributing to the development of individualized patient care plans.
- Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating pre-and post-procedure activities for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Enhanced procedural efficiency by preparing necessary supplies, medications, and equipment prior to each case.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to improve overall patient satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
- Provided post-procedural care for patients, including monitoring vital signs, assessing pain management needs, and educating patients on discharge instructions.
- Contributed to successful procedure outcomes through expert administration of conscious sedation under physician guidance.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while managing emotional needs of patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
06.2010 - 01.2013
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Nurse Tech Critical Care
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
05.2008 - 06.2010
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05.2010
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Procedural Sedation
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient Education
- Interventional Cardiology Knowledge
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Critical Care Nursing
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Attention to Detail
- Delegation and Motivation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Atrium Healthcare Floyd
01.2013 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
06.2010 - 01.2013
Nurse Tech Critical Care
Floyd Medical Center, FMC
05.2008 - 06.2010
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Georgia Highlands College
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