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Work History
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Sarah Sparks, RN, BSN, CCRN

Louisville,KY

Summary

Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Skilled in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process. Actively involved in several nurse led committees devoted nursing excellence and impacting change.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Full Time Charge Nurse

Jewish Hospital, CCU/MICU
  • Coordinate, task, and supervise nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
  • Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Organize and delegate tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.

Cardiac/Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Uofl Health Jewish Hospital
06.2021 - Current
  • · Assessment of patient needs and prioritizing treatment in a high acuity ICU.
  • · Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Impella (RP, CP, 5.5), Prismaflex and Prismax CRRT devices, EKOS, Intra-aortic balloon pumps, CADD pump, pulmonary artery catheters, central line, arterial lines, transvenous pacemakers, and chest tubes.
  • · Titration and management of vasopressors, inotropes, vasodilators, neuromuscular blockages, and sedatives.
  • · Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Student Nurse Apprentice

Norton Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with health care team members in delivery of holistic care to patients.
  • Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.

Server

First Watch
05.2017 - 05.2021
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Patient Care Technician

Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.

Pharmacy Technician Assistant

Walgreens
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Ensured accuracy in prescription dispensing through meticulous attention to detail when measuring and counting medications.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by accurately filling prescriptions and providing helpful, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Prevented errors in prescription fulfillment by carefully reviewing each order before dispensation and consulting with pharmacists as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2021

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
  • ACLS, PALS, BLS certified
  • Nurse Preceptor
  • Superuser for Prismax CRRT
  • Completion of Interprofession Curriculum for Care of Older Adults (iCCOA)
  • Completion of Interprofessional Care for Oncology Palliative Education (iCOPE)


Committees

Unit Practice Counsel 

Secretary of Nursing Congress 

Chair of ICU Congress 

Volunteer Experiance

Change Today, Change Tomorrow- A local non-profit organization dedicated to providing service to the most marginalized communities in Louisville. 

Timeline

Cardiac/Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Uofl Health Jewish Hospital
06.2021 - Current

Student Nurse Apprentice

Norton Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2021

Patient Care Technician

Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019

Server

First Watch
05.2017 - 05.2021

Pharmacy Technician Assistant

Walgreens
07.2016 - 07.2017

Full Time Charge Nurse

Jewish Hospital, CCU/MICU

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Louisville

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