Sara Boyd
Lakeland
Summary
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lakeland Regional Health
08.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient conditions, and documented changes accurately.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care strategies.
- Administered complex medication regimens and monitored patient responses in high-acuity settings.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Lakeland Regional Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2025
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room by preparing and passing instruments, equipment, and supplies to them during surgery.
- Maintained a sterile field environment throughout surgical procedures.
- Performed counts of instruments, sharps and sponges with circulating nurse.
- Displayed knowledge of aseptic technique while setting up sterile fields for each procedure.
- Applied knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate needs of surgeon throughout intraoperative phase.
- Provided assistance with wound closure techniques such as suturing, stapling, gluing, taping, and tying knots.
- CVOR
- 4 YEARS
- TNOR (Trauma / Neurosurgical Team)
- 2 YEARS
BANQUET SERVER
Streamsong Resort
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
- Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine.
- Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
- Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers.
SHIFT MANAGER
Papa Johns
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Count money and make bank deposits.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
- Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
Education
RN -
Keiser University
09.2025
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - undefined
Traviss Technical College
Lakeland, FL06.2017
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Mulberry High School
Mulberry, FL06.2013
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical assessment skills
- Surgical assistance
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- BLS / ACLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lakeland Regional Health
08.2025 - Current
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Lakeland Regional Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2025
BANQUET SERVER
Streamsong Resort
03.2016 - 06.2017
SHIFT MANAGER
Papa Johns
08.2012 - 01.2016
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - undefined
Traviss Technical College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Mulberry High School
RN -
Keiser University