Sarah Smith
Orient
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital, specializing in neonatal care. I enhance team performance through effective communication and critical thinking. Committed to supporting families and improving patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
07.2011 - Current
- Provide exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
- Administer medications safely.
- Assist physicians/practitioners with neonatal procedures.
- Promote family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Provide emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
- Serve as a resource to fellow staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
- Enhance interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily nurse led rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical team.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities using electronic health record systems
- Support lactation efforts, offering guidance and resources to mothers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH05-2011
Skills
- Specialized neonatal care
- Lactation consulting
- Family-centered care
- Developmental care
- Central line management
- Medication management
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- CPR- Cardiopulmonary Reuscitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
07.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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