SARAH

BROCKMAN

adg9yl@r.postjobfree.com

859-***-****

Columbus, Ohio (OH) 43202

SUMMARY

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 7 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Board Certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.

SKILLS

Colostomy care familiarity

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Medication administration expert

IV drug therapy management

Care planning

Triaging patient concerns

Intake and discharge

Diabetes management

Medication and IV administration

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Computerized charting specialist

Staff Development and Precepting

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Acute and rehabilitative care

EXPERIENCE

RN STAFF NURSE 02/2018 to 12/2019

TriHealth (Good Samaritan Hospital)- Endoscopy - Cincinnati, OH

Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above 85%.

Participated in continuing education programs to enhance training and nursing knowledge.

Complied with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Observed strict safety measures.

Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.

Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.

Provided skilled direct nursing care to patients in the Endoscopy department.

Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.

Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

RN STAFF NURSE 02/2018 to 12/2019

TriHealth (Good Sam)- Outpatient Treatment Center - Cincinnati, OH

RN STAFF NURSE 09/2017 to 02/2018

Triheath (Bethesda North)- Endoscopy - Cincinnati, OH

RN STAFF NURSE 06/2013 to 09/2017

TriHealth (Good Samaritan)- Telemetry Care Unit - Cincinnati, OH

Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.

Participated in continuing education programs and skills workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.

Complied with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Observed strict safety measures.

Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Coordinated care for up to 6 patients per shift in a busy telemetry setting.

Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.

Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.

Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

Cared for patients recovering from pacemaker placements and angiogram/angioplasty procedures.

Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.

Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.

Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.

PCA 05/2011 to 05/2013

River Hills Pediatrics - Ft. Thomas, KY

Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.

Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Nothern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, Ky

Master of Science in Nursing 08/20

Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, KY

Bachelor of Science

Nursing, 12/2012

CERTIFICATIONS

First Aid/CPR

ACLS

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Board Certified (ANCC)

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