Sarah Harper Abella
2019 S Jackson St
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in multiple healthcare settings, adept at managing patient care in dynamic and challenging environments. Reliable team player with strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective collaboration. Skilled in patient assessment, education, and crisis management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions
11.2024 - Current
- Improves patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Coordinates with physicians to adjust medications as needed for optimal palliative care outcomes.
- Promotes a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
- Advocates for patients' wishes regarding medical treatment options, respecting cultural beliefs and values throughout the decision-making process.
RN Staff Nurse, ICU
Banner Wyoming Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- As charge RN, coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- SWAT RN/ICU Charge/Code Blue/Rapid Response Team
Travel Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Wyoming Medical Center (BannerHealth); Casper, WY
- Mixed ICU
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
Travel Registered Nurse
RNNetwork
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Baptist Hospital; Miami, FL (01/21-07/21)-Neuro/surgical ICU
- Boca Raton Regional Hospital; Boca Raton, FL- Medical ICU/ICU Float (09/21-04/22)
Staff Registered Nurse
Delray Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU) June 2018-December 2020
- Trauma Unit Practice Council Vice President
- Pediatric TICU
- Neurological and Surgical Progressive Care Unit (Jan 2017-June 2018)
- Charge Nurse
Travel Registered Nurse
RNNetwork
08.2014 - 10.2015
- St. Mary's Hospital, Grand Junction, CO- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Peninsula Regional Medical Center; Salisbury, MD- Float Pool
- Swedish Medical Center; Englewood, CO (Level 1 Stroke Center)
Staff Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Neuro/Tele Floor RN
- Daisy Award
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
12-2025
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS01-2013
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Ethical practice
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Resource utilization
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions
11.2024 - Current
RN Staff Nurse, ICU
Banner Wyoming Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
RNNetwork
01.2021 - 04.2022
Staff Registered Nurse
Delray Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
RNNetwork
08.2014 - 10.2015
Staff Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
07.2013 - 12.2014
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor's University
Associate's Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
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