Sarah Vellon
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stay at Home Mom
Self Employed
08.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assessing childs needs
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Preparing meals
- Managing and cleaning household
- Scheduling appointments
- Administering medication
- prioritizing task according to urgency
- multitasking responsibilities
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Primtime Healthcare Solutions
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Assessment of ICU status patients and performed vitals according to hospital protocols
- Assisting Physicians in procedures such as intubations, a line and central line placement and bronchoscopies.
- Administered medications accurately following physician orders while closely monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients'' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of care and outcomes using Epic.
- Decreased incidence of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients.
- Improved patient and family satisfaction with compassionate and effective communication during stressful situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
- Improved pain management for critically ill patients by assessing pain levels, recommending appropriate interventions, and monitoring effectiveness of chosen treatments.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates for critical patients through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Facilitated smooth handoff processes during shift changes by maintaining accurate documentation of patient status updates, treatments provided, and pending tasks requiring immediate attention from incoming staff members.
MICU Registered Nurse 2
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Assisted Physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, central line, aline and other procedures
- Working with Critical Care ICU team during Code Blue events
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD05.2028
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, Maryland05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland05.2014
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Proficient with Epic
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Immunization Administration
- Assisting with Endotracheal intubation
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 04/05/2023
- Maryland, RN, R239229, 03/05/2022
- Washington, RN, RN61224260, 3/11/2024
- North Carolina, RN, 366391, 03/31/2026
Timeline
Stay at Home Mom
Self Employed
08.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Primtime Healthcare Solutions
10.2021 - 08.2022
MICU Registered Nurse 2
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
07.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing
Stevenson University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Salisbury University