Sarah Vasquez Davis
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with six years of experience caring for patients within cardiac progressive care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
04.2019 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Nanny/Personal Assistant
Fahrenbruch family
Dallas, Texas
02.2015 - 03.2019
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
- Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Registered Nurse
OnPointe Transitional Rehab
Arlington, TX
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
12-2017
Skills
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Assessments
- Medication and IV Administration
- Cardiac Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Management
- Patient Discharge
Certification
BLS & ACLS certified
Registered Nurse -6 years of experience
Community Experience
- 10+ years providing direct care for neurodiverse children
- History of volunteering at Cook Children's Pediatric Oncology unit
- Previous volunteering with Bryan's House
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Methodist Hospital San Antonio
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse - OnPointe Transitional Rehab
08.2018 - 11.2018
Nanny/Personal Assistant - Fahrenbruch family
02.2015 - 03.2019
El Centro College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
BLS & ACLS certified
Registered Nurse -6 years of experience
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