Sarah Thompson
Ketchikan,AK
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings seeking a part-time remote job opportunity. Possesses excellent critical thinking skills in a high-stress environment. Consistently develops relationships with patients and their families through empathetic communication and a a respectful attitude.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Labor & Delivery Nurse
PeaceHealth Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Assess patients in triage for preterm labor, active labor, rupture of membranes, and pregnancy complications.
- Assessed patients in triage for preterm labor, active labor, rupture of membranes, and pregnancy complications to ensure timely interventions.
- Assess and monitor fetal status through electronic fetal monitoring.
- Assessed and monitored fetal status through electronic fetal monitoring.
- Managed laboring patients, assisting with induction, epidurals, pain management, and delivery support to facilitate safe and positive birth experiences.
- Educated patients and families on labor processes, postpartum care, and newborn care to promote informed decision-making and enhance family support.
- Conducted hearing screens, 24-hour testing, and collected lab work from newborns.
- June 2024-Current
Long Term Care Nurse
PeaceHealth Medical Center
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed care for 7-8 residents with chronic conditions, ensuring effective medication management, wound care, and monitoring.
- Assessed, planned, and implemented resident care based on individual needs.
- Assisted residents with comprehensive care needs, facilitating transfers, toileting, dressing, daily hygiene, and eating.
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated resident condition.
Nurse Case Manager
Ketchikan Indian Community
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, ensuring interventions aligned with treatment goals and insurance coverage.
- Communicated with practitioners regarding patient needs, medication management, and care adjustments to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected with optimal providers and resources for care.
- Responded promptly to patient questions and concerns, enhancing patient satisfaction and trust in care process.
- Worked with suppliers on provision of medical equipment and supplies.
- Coordinated patient care plans across providers, ensuring continuity of services and timely follow-up.
Public Health Nurse II
State of Alaska
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted sexual health screenings and delivered treatment according to established protocols.
- Educated clients on family planning, supplied resources, and administered prescribed medications to promote informed reproductive choices.
- Safely administered various vaccinations to both adult and pediatric populations.
- Performed sexual health screenings and provided treatment as needed.
- Led community outreach for emergency opioid response by delivering training and resources to raise awareness and support preventive measures.
- Participated in community outreach for emergency opioid response by providing training and resources.
Primary Care Clinic Nurse
Ketchikan Indian Community
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted initial intake and evaluation of pediatric and adult patients to establish care plans.
- Provided education to family members and caregivers on patient care instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Performed telephone triage for incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Executed telephone triage for incoming patients, assessing severity of injuries and illnesses to prioritize care.
- Performed EKGs, PPD testing, ear and wound irrigation
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
07-2020
Skills
- Intrapartum and postpartum care
- Maternal care
- Fetal monitoring
- Newborn care
- Cesarean section support
- Vaginal delivery assistance
- Breastfeeding support
- Care management
- Patient assessment
- Community health
- Health promotion
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of Alaska, January 2018
Timeline
Labor & Delivery Nurse
PeaceHealth Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Long Term Care Nurse
PeaceHealth Medical Center
02.2024 - 05.2024
Nurse Case Manager
Ketchikan Indian Community
09.2023 - 02.2024
Public Health Nurse II
State of Alaska
05.2022 - 05.2023
Primary Care Clinic Nurse
Ketchikan Indian Community
09.2021 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University