Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination. Experience in both outpatient and inpatient fast-paced environments. 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. Adept at multitasking, prioritizing, and collaborating within care teams to provide top-tier patient centered care.
Hi, I’m
Sarah Thornton
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Atrium Health
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology
06.2017 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure implementation of holistic care plans form pediatric hematology and oncology patients and their families
- Demonstrated excellent and proficient IV access skills, ensuring safe and effective delivery of IV therapy. Sought after for expertise in difficult IV sticks, achieving successful access for this often challenging patient population and complex cases.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Proactively managed and mitigated severe adverse reactions to IV medications, maintaining the safety of the patient and maintaining the integrity of the most effective care plan.
- Monitored and maintained patient records, documented vital signs, medications and blood products administered in real time as often as possible.
- Assisted care team in reinforcing the education of patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management.
- Participated and collaborated in pediatric oncology research studies, contributing to better outcomes and advancements in treatment protocols and patient care.
- Conducted post-sedation monitoring and recovery post clinic procedure, ensuring safe transition from sedation to consciousness, while monitoring vital signs and addressing any emergent needs.
PPR Travel And RN Network
Registered Nurse, Traveler-Float Pool
01.2016 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Worked as an adaptable travel nurse on the Children's Hospital of Colorado float team, providing essential and compassionate nursing care to pediatric patients across various units and departments
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Excelled in effective patient and family communication, providing understanding and clear guidance, addressing concerns, and ensuring a supportive environment throughout admisision.
American Mobile Healthcare
Pediatric Respiratory Nurse- Traveler
01.2015 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Assessed and admitted acute respiratory patients, ensuring rapid response to worsening conditions and changes in assessment for appropriate intervention and management.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking skills by effectively managing and providing quality care to multiple patients simultaneously, while prioritizing tasks and acuities of patients.
Cross Country Travel Corps
Pediatric Registered Nurse, Float Pool- Traveler
01.2014 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
- Documented thorough pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent patient care and promote patient and family satisfaction.
Cross Country Travel Corps
Float Pool Pediatric Registered Nurse- Traveler
01.2013 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
Carolinas Medical Center, Levine Children's HospitalCharlotte, NC
Pediatric Registered Nurse
07.2006 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
Education
Carolinas College of Health SciencesCharlotte, NC
Associate of Science from Nursing
12.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring Patient Support
- Consistent Sense of Humor, Even in Difficult Moments
- Excellent IV Access Skills
- IV Medication Administration
- Post Sedation Monitoring and Recovering
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Effective Communication with Care Team and Patients
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPN- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology
Atrium Health
06.2017 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Traveler-Float Pool
PPR Travel And RN Network
01.2016 - 11.2016
Pediatric Respiratory Nurse- Traveler
American Mobile Healthcare
01.2015 - 08.2015
Pediatric Registered Nurse, Float Pool- Traveler
Cross Country Travel Corps
01.2014 - 11.2014
Float Pool Pediatric Registered Nurse- Traveler
Cross Country Travel Corps
01.2013 - 12.2013
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Carolinas Medical Center, Levine Children's Hospital
07.2006 - 12.2012
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science from Nursing
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