Sarah Zerman
Valley City,OH
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency care, clinical reasoning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance patient outcomes through effective mentorship and evidence-based practices.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
04.1998 - 02.2026
- Administered emergency care in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient stabilization and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in emergency response and critical care techniques.
- Streamlined triage processes, enhancing efficiency in patient assessment and treatment timelines.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, OH
10.1996 - 03.1998
- Monitored cardiac telemetry patients, ensuring timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on heart health, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
Registered Nurse
Judson Park Retirement Community
Cleveland, OH
08.1995 - 10.1996
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in geriatric care.
- Led initiatives to improve resident health outcomes through evidence-based nursing practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science -
MetroHealth Medical Center School of Nursing
Cleveland, OH05-1995
Skills
Over 28 years of Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department clinical expertise, rapid decision-making capabilities, and strong interpersonal skills to manage chaotic, high-stress environments Essential competencies include rapid assessment, triage, proficiency in life-saving interventions, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Ohio Board of Nursing License Number RN 206155
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MetroHealth Medical Center
04.1998 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Unit
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10.1996 - 03.1998
Registered Nurse
Judson Park Retirement Community
08.1995 - 10.1996
Associate of Science -
MetroHealth Medical Center School of Nursing