Sarah Singer
Evansville
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse specializing in Surgical Trauma Intensive Care. Expert in critical care, skilled in orienting new staff, showcasing strong clinical judgement, and complex problem solving skills. Adept in team focused collaboration while enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
Ascension St. Vincent
01.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2009 - 11.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Patient Care Technician, Surgical Trauma ICU
St. Mary's Medical Center
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Phlebotomist
St. Mary's Medical Center
07.2005 - 08.2007
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Evansville
EvansvilleBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN01-2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Critical care
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Procedure preparations
- Emergency Response Nurse
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
Ascension St. Vincent
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma ICU
St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2009 - 11.2015
Patient Care Technician, Surgical Trauma ICU
St. Mary's Medical Center
08.2007 - 06.2009
Phlebotomist
St. Mary's Medical Center
07.2005 - 08.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Evansville
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Indiana University, Bloomington
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