Sarah Webster
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Nursing professional with nearly 20 years of experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Critical Care, Interventional Radiology, and Outpatient Medical Procedures/Vascular Access. Demonstrates strong clinical decision-making and exceptional communication skills. Committed to delivering compassionate care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Contingent Vascular Access/Medical Procedures RN
RMS Lifeline
Ypsilanti, MI
10.2022 - Current
- Assessment of functionality of Hemodialysis access sites.
- Recorded patient conditions, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects as pre/intra/post Procedural RN
- Educated patients and caregivers on complication prevention post-procedure as well as how to minimize potential for stenosis, clotting, and infection of access sites
- Assisted interventional nephrologist as a scrub RN for angioplasty, thrombectomy, catheter placement, and exchange procedures.
- Adhered to infecting control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, MI
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Administered IV sedation within the scope of practice, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities.
- Monitored and recorded the patient's condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays and procedure postponements.
- Procedural care nursing for many CT-guided procedures, as well as acute strokes for embolism retrieval.
- Collaborated with the patient's assigned RN for the care of the patient in the primary RN's absence, for procedural purposes.
Registered Nurse, Contingent
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, MI
08.2011 - 06.2017
- Floated among, and occasionally contracted in, various units within the hospital system, including the Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Neuro-Surgical ICU, Neuro/Stroke Step-down Unit, and Telemetry, as staffing needs permitted.
- See other related job experiences, as the majority of patient care task responsibilities remain the same.
Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, MI
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Inserted peripheral lines with great skill, and managed central and arterial lines.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing new and critically ill trauma post-surgical and transplant patients.
- Performed blood product transfusion and other critical care related drips/intravenous infusions to treat patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Delivered quality care and comfort measures to patients with terminal illness or unexpected end-of-life care.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG and telemetry findings, and informed necessary staff of instability or acuity changes as appropriate.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for surgical wounds, and multiple drains.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings to meet patient care needs.
- Arranged for and assisted in transporting patients for emergent scans as needed.
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical GPU
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, MI
06.2005 - 01.2008
- Grew exponentially as a new graduate RN.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments, and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications to patients, and monitored responses.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and new graduates on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and held a position on the Unit Governance Council committee to improve patient care, satisfaction, and safety.
Education
B.S.N Completion - Nursing
South University
Novi, MI2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI05.2005
Skills
- Epic charting
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Medication and IV drug administration
- Catheter placement
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Catheter and wound care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Critical care
- Ventilator care
- Procedural Sedation
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Sterile procedures
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
Timeline
Contingent Vascular Access/Medical Procedures RN
RMS Lifeline
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology
Henry Ford Health System
06.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, Contingent
Henry Ford Health System
08.2011 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU
Henry Ford Health System
01.2008 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical GPU
Henry Ford Health System
06.2005 - 01.2008
B.S.N Completion - Nursing
South University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Washtenaw Community College
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