Sarah Beth Harmon
Kingston Springs,Tennessee
Summary
Collaborative Nurse with an unsurpassed work ethic and dedicated to efficiency and maintaining workflow. Standards-driven quality assurance coordinator, managing patient care benchmarks and exceeding satisfaction ratings. Objective personnel manager resolving interpersonal conflicts and supporting individual professional development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PED RN
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
02.2020 - Current
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting fundamental rights, values and beliefs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with other critical care team members.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
PMAC RN
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2020
- In this role, I began my career as a nurse in the Acute Care/ Hematology and Oncology setting
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
PMAC CP
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide a courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells, and requests for service to assist patient service fulfillment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the interdisciplinary care team.
Therapeutic Foster Parent
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
05.2010 - 12.2013
- In this role, I cared for 27 at-risk children over the span of 3 years.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in a variety of situations.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Met with families to determine necessary services and make treatment recommendations.
- Explained available housing, domestic violence, employment, education, and substance abuse treatment resources.
- Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities, and problems.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
PMAC CP
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
04.2005 - 05.2010
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide a courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells, and requests for service to assist patient service fulfillment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating, and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Nashville, TNSkills
- Unit Oversight
- Creative Problem Solving
- Delegation and Motivation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Precepting
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- ENPC
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
Timeline
PED RN
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
02.2020 - Current
PMAC RN
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2020
PMAC CP
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2018
Therapeutic Foster Parent
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
05.2010 - 12.2013
PMAC CP
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
04.2005 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
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