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SarahLeshure
Summary

Efficient ICU and Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse with more than 2 years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with providers to maintain high quality healthcare practices.

Skills
  • Patient monitoring
  • Medical assessment
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Vascular care understanding
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Ventilator care
  • Critical care
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Experience
06/2021 - Current
Company Name － City, StateRegistered Nurse, ICU
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
07/2019 - Current
Company Name － City, StateRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
  • Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
  • Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
01/2018 - 07/2019
Company Name － City, StatePatient Care Technician
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
  • Assisted and supported physicians performing procedures.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
03/2016 - 11/2017
Company Name － City, StateNursing Assistant
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
  • Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
Education and Training
05/2019
Finger Lakes Community CollegeCity, StateAssociate of Applied Science: Nursing
06/2009
Dundee Junior-Senior High SchoolCity, StateHigh School Diploma
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School Attended

  • Finger Lakes Community College
  • Dundee Junior-Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, ICU
  • Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Nursing Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science : Nursing
    High School Diploma

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