Patient Care Critical

Sara Lynne Pascarella, MSN, RN

CANDIDATE HIGHLIGHTS

Administrative Nursing Supervisor

Critical Care RN

ICU RN Experience

Cardiac Stepdown RN Experience

ED RN Experience

Public Health RN Experience

Experience working with Government agencies,

Charge nurse, nurse preceptor and shared leadership committee participant

Knowledgeable with BCMA Systems Experience in the following:

•Specialized in providing care for critically ill medical patients.

•Direct patient care

•Mentoring new nurses and new employees

•Nurse leadership experience: House Supervisor, Charge RN, SWAT/ Code RN

•12 Lead EKG interpretation, critical care drips

EMR Systems: Cerner, Epic, McKesson, ECW

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ March 2023

Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Informatics

Arizona College of Nursing, Mesa, AZ April 2017 Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Central Arizona College, Coolidge, AZ May 2015 Associate of Arts

Central Arizona College, Coolidge, AZ May 2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NIHSS

Licenses: AZ, MN, ND

WORK EXPERIENCE

St Cloud Hospital, St Cloud, MN July 2024-Current

Administrative House Supervisor

Provide support to all aspects and areas of the hospital serving as the administrative representative.

Make a meaningful impact on patient care, staff morale, and organizational performance.

Provide effective leadership, guidance, and support to the nursing team.

Enhance the quality of care and contribute to positive patient experiences.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI October 2023- August 2024

Intermediate Care Unit

Charge RN

Nurse preceptor

Initial contract was for IMC (3 months) and then ICU float pool

Floated to various units including Medical ICU and Cardiac ICU

Managed patients on ventilators with critical medication infusions

Provide care for patient with complex medical conditions.

Work closely with physicians in various specialties in a face paced environment.

Chinle Comprehensive Medical Center, Chinle, AZ Jan 2023- October 2023

Special Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department

•Charge RN for SCU

•Nurse preceptor

•Evaluate and monitor the patient’s progress.

•Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition.

•Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.

•Begin treatment and monitor doses.

•If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, MN Mar 2022 – Dec 2023

ICU Float Pool RN

•Charge RN

•Nurse preceptor

•Neuro Trauma ICU, Medical ICU and Cardiac ICU

•Evaluate and monitor the patient’s progress.

•Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition.

•Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.

•Contribute to a culture of safety by adhering to policy and procedures that demonstrate.

•Provide nursing care to patients throughout the facility by working in the float pool.

St Cloud Hospital, St Could, MN Jun 2021 – Feb 2022

ICU RN

•Nurse preceptor

•Evaluate and monitor the patient’s progress.

•Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition.

•Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.

•Begin treatment and monitor doses.

•If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.

Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, AZ Jan 2021 – Jun 2021 ICU RN

•Charge RN

•Nurse preceptor

•Evaluate and monitor the patient’s progress.

•Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition.

•Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.

•Begin treatment and monitor doses.

•If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.

Banner Baywood Medical Center, Mesa, AZ Jul 2017 – Apr 2021

ICU RN

•Charge RN

•Nurse preceptor

•SWAT/code RN

•Evaluate and monitor the patient’s progress.

•Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition.

•Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients, and their family members.

•Begin treatment and monitor doses.

•If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.

US Immigration & Customs Enfc, Florence, AZ Aug 2019 – Jan 2021 Public Health RN

•Charge RN

•Nurse preceptor

•Recording and analyzing aggregate medical data

•Evaluating the health of patients and creating treatment plans

•Monitoring patients for any changes in condition

•Delivering top-quality care alongside physicians

•Educating patients about available support services and helping them access care.

Private Care Giver, Queen Creek, AZ Jul 2017– Jul 2020

Home-health, traumatic brain injury (TBI) private patient

•Supervising RN

•Monitor a patient’s vital signs, record all data and offer recommendations for any changes in treatment if needed.

•Help with all patients care and ADLs, which can include making sure they get enough exercise, eat properly and remain intellectually stimulated.

•Dispense medications and administer any other treatments.

•Educate family members and friends about the best way to care for their loved one.

•Remain knowledgeable of a patient’s dietary restrictions and make meals that adhere to any limitations.

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