Sarah Stantz
Martinsville,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
Mooresville, IN
08.2020 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
IU Health Physicians
Martinsville, IN
04.2011 - 06.2021
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Licensed Practical Nurse
IU Health Morgan
Martinsville, IN
09.2002 - 07.2012
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2020
Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2020
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Medical Assessment
- SBAR Communication
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- RN, BSN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Francis Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
IU Health Physicians
04.2011 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
IU Health Morgan
09.2002 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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