SARAH FULLERTON, RN

West Chester, PA ***** 484-***-**** ado2l3@r.postjobfree.com

P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y

Experienced Med/Surg RN deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate care in a new position. Core qualifications include:

E D U C A T I O N

Delaware County Community College Media, PA Graduated May 2003

Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing

CPR Certified

E X P E R I E N C E

Private Home Healthcare Assistant

West Chester, PA September 2020 – Present

Monitor vitals and note behavioral changes and/or new symptoms

Administer medication and fill prescriptions

Assist patients with hygiene and personal care, mobilization, physical activity, and other personal services

Act as liaison between patients and medical care providers

Work with doctors and nurses to ensure care plan is implemented and followed

Manage schedules and transport clients to appointments Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Pottstown Memorial Hospital Pottstown, Pa March 2013 – December 2014

Provided comprehensive care for 6-8 patients each day

Evaluated patients and dispensed medications and treatments per physician orders

Documented clinical status, including vitals, conditions, adverse reactions, and medications

Clinical communication skills

Medical team collaboration

Patient education and training

Patient and family relations

Discharge planning

HIPAA & JCAHO knowledge

Oversaw medication administration, would care, IV therapy, and admission/discharge of patient

Educated patients and families regarding pre- and post-operative care as well as diagnosis and disease processes

Communicated directly with doctors and patients to optimize care and recovery Private Home Healthcare Assistant

Bryn Mawr, PA June 2009 – February 2013

Provided direct care to elderly patients, following each patient’s care plan

Reinforced patient education on home safety and infection control practices

Monitored vitals and noted behavioral changes and/or new symptoms

Administered medication and fill prescriptions

Created a safe environment to prevent falls and accidents

Assisted patients with hygiene and personal care, mobilization, physical activity, and other personal services

Acted as liaison between patients and medical care providers

Worked with doctors and nurses to ensure care plan is implemented and followed

Managed schedules and drive clients to appointments Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Delaware County Memorial Hospital Drexel Hill, Pa November 2004 – June 2009

Evaluated patients and provided treatment per physician orders

Oversaw medication administration, would care, IV therapy, and admission/discharge of patient

Educated patients and families regarding pre- and post-operative care as well as diagnosis and disease processes

Communicated effectively with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and physicians

Answered call lights with care and courtesy

Updated families while patients underwent procedures

Offered comfort and support to patients and families while also answering questions

Evaluated patients and dispensed medications and treatments per physician orders

Documented clinical status, including vitals, conditions, adverse reactions, and medications Nursing Home Registered Nurse

Harlee Manor Springfield, Pa March 2004 – November 2004

Oversaw care for 14+ patients on a daily basis

Administered oral medications, injections, tube feedings, IV medications, and Insulin

Provided daily care including admission assessments, monitoring of IV site and infusion, removing PICC lines, IV dressings and wound care, PT/INR draws, and prescription orders

Coordinated patient care with physician and family members

Communicated effectively with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and physicians

Offered comfort and support to patients and families while also answering questions

Documented clinical status, including vitals, conditions, adverse reactions, and medications Clinical Experience

Riddle Memorial Hospital; Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital 2001 – 2003 Chester County Hospital; Paoli Memorial Hospital;

Lankenau Hospital; Fair Acres Geriatric Center

Provided daily care, including subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, tube feedings, and patient assessments

Changed IV solutions and tubing, monitored IV sites, and cleaned/irrigated wounds

Communicated effectively with patients, families, visitors, coworkers, and physicians

Offered comfort and support to patients

Owner, House Cleaning Business

Upper Darby, Pa 1988 – 1996

Contracted with various clients to perform house cleaning services

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