Sarah Stolz
Santa Ynez,California
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, MICU
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara , CA
2018.02 - Current
- Managed critically ill high acuity patients efficiently and safely.
- Communicated and collaborated with diverse team to optimize care and improve outcomes including physicians, pharmacists, therapy services, spiritual and palliative care.
- Served as preceptor for new staff
- Advocated for patients and families
- Member of Rapid Response Team
- Acted as leader in the role of Resource Nurse
- Achieved training in the following advanced competencies: Impella heart pump management, pulmonary arterial hypertension care, continuous renal replacement therapy.
Registered Nurse Neurology/Urology
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara , CA
2014.03 - 2018.02
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options, particularly regarding care post stroke.
- Provided direct patient care, transitioned patients from step down care to rehab.
- Closely monitored neurological function for high acuity patients in the immediate time they were transferred from the SICU with profound impairment. Common diagnoses were sub arachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, and large vessel CVA.
Main Bartender
Opal Restaurant And Bar
Santa Barbara , CA
2006.05 - 2014.01
- Managed food and beverage service, made cocktails for a full restaurant and bar.
- Communicated professionally with guests and excelled at customer service
- Developed bar menus and wine pairings.
- Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA12.2013
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Pain Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Interventions
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Cardiac Care
- Ventilation Management
- Task and Work Prioritization
Certification
ACLS
BLS
ATCN
CCRN
ENLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MICU
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
2018.02 - Current
Registered Nurse Neurology/Urology
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
2014.03 - 2018.02
Main Bartender
Opal Restaurant And Bar
2006.05 - 2014.01
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Santa Barbara City College
ACLS
BLS
ATCN
CCRN
ENLS
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