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Sarah Richardson

Hebron

Summary

Registered nurse with extensive experience in emergency and critical care, delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to prioritize patient needs while ensuring safety and satisfaction across diverse populations. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with healthcare teams, enhancing overall patient outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in nursing practice.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Franciscan Health
Rensselaer
03.2024 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of conditions in a critical-access hospital
  • Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
  • Documented all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions in electronic health records with accuracy.
  • Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Trilogy Health Services
Lowell
03.2014 - 02.2024
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Harbor Light Hospice
Crown Point
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
  • Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Spalding University
Louisville, KY
06-2025

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Exceslior University
Albany, NY
10.2023

Certification - Practical Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN
12.2013

High School Diploma -

North Newton Jr-Sr High School
Morocco, IN
06.2006

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Shared Governance
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Documenting intake
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Sample Collection
  • Tracking Symptoms
  • Patient Triaging
  • Patient assessments
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Counting Narcotics
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Tuberculosis Testing
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Wound Care
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Critical care
  • Cardiac care
  • Mental health nursing
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Hospice care
  • PALS Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • TNCC Certification

Accomplishments

DAISY Award for compassionate care

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Franciscan Health
03.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Harbor Light Hospice
08.2017 - 08.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

Trilogy Health Services
03.2014 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Spalding University

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Exceslior University

Certification - Practical Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

High School Diploma -

North Newton Jr-Sr High School

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