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Sarah Symonds

Mill Creek,WA

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Swedish
Mill Creek, United States
05.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Everett, WA
11.2018 - 05.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Cared for patients in 90-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Seattle University
Seattle, WA
08.2018

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

North Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA
03.2016

Skills

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • Trauma Certified (TNCC)

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Swedish
05.2021 - Current

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
11.2018 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Seattle University

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

North Seattle Community College

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