Sierra Lybarger
Mount Vernon,OH
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Knox Community Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Family Medicine RN
Knox Community Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Obtained patient medical histories and assessed presenting problems to create treatment plans.
- Treated children and youth for typical minor illnesses including ear infections, minor injuries and viruses.
- Consulted with patients on lifestyle changes, diet and exercise.
- Administered injections and vaccines
ICU Staff Nurse
Avita Health System
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
PACU Registered Nurse
Knox Community Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
Travel RN
University of Washington Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered blood products
- Interpreted telemetry monitor strips
Travel RN
University of Maryland Medical Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
Travel RN
Cape Cod Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
Staff Nurse
University Hospitals of Cleveland
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Arranged placement of new patient admissions and transfers according to clinical standards and guidelines.
- Cared for sickle-cell patients as well as medical/surgical oncology patients
Contractor's Assistant
ElectroWarmth
05.2008 - 08.2016
- Duties include production, packaging, and inventory of business products
Home Health Aide
Ashland Home Care
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Provide clients with medication reminders and documentation
- Assist with selection and preparation of meals
- Provided patient-centered care including companionship, reporting health status changes
Home Health Aide
Haven Home Care
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided clients with medication reminders and documentation
- Assist with selection and preparation of meals
- Provided patient-centered care including companionship, reporting health status changes
Volunteer
Knox Community Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Responsible for prepping and maintaining patient rooms
- Communicated patient behaviors, complaints, or physical needs to other health care faculty
- Provided companionship to patients and families
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing DegreeGraduate
Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing And Health Science
Mansfield, OH05.2016
University of Findlay
Findlay, OH05.2011
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Decision Making
- Patient Assessment
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration
- Emergency Response
- Problem Solving
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing- Rho Nu-at-Large Chapter #419 Year 2015-2016
- Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean's List Fall 2015
Certification
- RN license 2016 - active
- BLS: American Heart Association Expires July 2024
- ACLS: American Heart Association Expires July 2024
- PALS American Heart Association Expires July 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Knox Community Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Family Medicine RN
Knox Community Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2023
ICU Staff Nurse
Avita Health System
09.2020 - 09.2021
PACU Registered Nurse
Knox Community Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2020
Travel RN
University of Washington Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2019
Travel RN
University of Maryland Medical Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
Travel RN
Cape Cod Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
Staff Nurse
University Hospitals of Cleveland
08.2016 - 06.2018
Home Health Aide
Ashland Home Care
10.2014 - 05.2016
Home Health Aide
Haven Home Care
03.2014 - 12.2014
Volunteer
Knox Community Hospital
06.2013 - 08.2013
Contractor's Assistant
ElectroWarmth
05.2008 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing DegreeGraduate
Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing And Health Science
University of Findlay