Sarah Rohweder
Special Kids Care
Houston,TX
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Highly skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse with 13 years of experience in a diverse background in health care. Established in pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, Med/Surg, home health, pulmonology, hospital pre-op and medical sales.
Work History
LVN/LPN
8 Years 7 Months- Provided critical care to pediatric pts in their home.
- Extensive knowledge of pts with tracheostomies and on ventilation along with cough assist, IPV and CPT equipment.
- Provided compassionate care for patients in their home environment. with g-buttons and administer feeding by bolus and mechanical Pump.
- Effectively communicate with pts and their parents with compassion.
- Coordinated patient appointments, managed medication refills, and supervised overall care to promote optimal health outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 Years 8 Months- Delivered individualized care for amputees, trach and ventilator-assisted patients, dementia, and hospice patients to enhance comfort and quality of life.
- Provide one-on-one care for amputees, trach and ventilator assisted pts, dementia and hospice pts.
- Conducted nursing assessments and documented patient progress to inform treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinated care management by setting appointments, assessing medications, meal planning, and documenting progress to support comprehensive patient care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
4 Years- Worked on med/surg floor with doctors and medical staff to assist pts in recovering from surgery, wounds, and other acute medical issues.
- Collaborated with team leaders, physicians, and nurses to streamline scheduling processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Processed Transfers from other facilities and Direct Admissions of patients from doctor's offices and took verbal orders.
- Gained knowledge of hospital procedures to enhance operational efficiency. and preparations to provide assistance to patients.
- Scheduled procedures, reviewed orders for accuracy, assessed direct admissions for qualification from insurance.
- Trained and oriented new nurses and clerical staff, ensuring smooth integration into the team and adherence to hospital protocols.
- Achieved outstanding marks on competency testing and received recognition for delivering exceptional customer service.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Medical Sales
2 Years- Utilized extensive knowledge of prosthetics and DME equipment to effectively engage with clients.
- Collaborated with doctors, nurses, and medical staff to demonstrate and promote products, enhancing product understanding.
- Demonstrated self-motivation and strong time management skills to prioritize tasks and drive sales growth.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills both in person and on the phone.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2 Years- Supported Pulmonologist and Dermatologist in clinical setting, providing patient care and assisting with procedures.
- Triaged patients, assisted Doctor with procedures and administered medications and injections.
- Coordinated tasks among medical assistant and patient representative to ensure patient care continuity.
- Managed patient communications, triaging calls to doctor, processing prescriptions, and ensuring proper follow-up.
- Advanced computer skills with E-Scribe and AllScripts computer programs.
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing
Upper secondary education
Skills
Nursing
Patient Care
Adult patient care
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Critical care experience
Hospice Care
Home health
Experience Administering Injections
Medication Administration
Tube Feeding
Wound care
Triage
Medical terminology
ICD-10
EMR systems
Epic
AllScripts
Cerner
Sales in healthcare
Medical device sales
Pharmaceutical and medical sales experience
Sales development
Outside sales
Sales management
Sales growth target achievement
Territory management
Manufacturing sales
Customer service
Clerical experience
Supervising
Teamwork
Collaboration
Communication skills
Time management
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Driving
Sales target achievement
Negotiation
Vital Signs
Pharmaceutical and medical sales experience
Critical care
Home health
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Certification
- CPR Certification
- LVN license
- BLS Certification
- Valid Driver's License
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- More than 16 years experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Great knowledge of general nursing procedures and techniques involved in the care of patients, disease process and possible results, medical terminology, hospital and home care routine and equipment.
- Proficient in the administration of oral g-tube and injectable medications.
- Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the staff, patients and patients' families.
- Proficiency with Microsoft products, Cerner scheduling, Health Quest, Matrix software, e-scribe, Epic, aka time and All Scripts computer programs.
- Deep knowledge of procedures and care of patients on ventilators and bi-pap machines.
- Remarkable ability to keep records, document proficiently and take verbal orders.
- In-depth knowledge of communication and marketing strategies for sales of medical devices.
Timeline
LVN/LPN
Special Kids Care
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Evergreen Private Care
01.2016 - 09.2018Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital System
01.2011 - 01.2015Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Medical Sales
AmbuHealth
01.2009 - 01.2011Read More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Memorial Clinical Associates
01.2007 - 01.2009Read More
Lake Superior College
Associate's degree from Nursing
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