Sarah Washington
Newbern,Al
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Transition to RN
Hale County Jail
07.2021 - Current
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
LPN transition to RN
Hale County Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
LPN
Greene County Health System
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
Associate - Applied Science
Coastal Alabama Community College
Thomasville, AlPractical Nursing Certificate -
George C.Wallace Community College
Selma, AlAdvanced Diploma -
Sunshine High School
Newbern, ALSkills
- Team Player
- Excellent Patient Care
- Ability to follow the rules
- Communication
- Time Management
- IV Certified
- Computer Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
Awards
- Employee of the Month
- Best all around employee
References
Available upon request.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Obtain vital signs
- Administer injections
- Administer oral medications
- Triage patients
- Start IV
- Report abnormal to provider
- Assist patient with ADLs as needed
- Update med list
Timeline
LPN Transition to RN
Hale County Jail
07.2021 - Current
LPN transition to RN
Hale County Hospital
08.2018 - Current
LPN
Greene County Health System
09.2017 - 07.2019
Practical Nursing Certificate -
George C.Wallace Community College
Advanced Diploma -
Sunshine High School
Associate - Applied Science
Coastal Alabama Community College
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