S A R A H C O F F M A N
Tontitown
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with 4 plus years experience. Proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast paced environment including objectively evaluating and acting on what is needed during high stress events. Displaying excellent communication skills in both educating patients and their families and providing individualized care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Arkansas Children's Northwest Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to appropriately assess and triage patients in the Emergency Department.
- Responsible for providing patient care through medication administration, splinting, IV/NG tube insertions, wound care, and education to patients and their families.
- Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide a safe and individualized treatment plan for pediatric patients.
Cardiology and Cardiac Progressive Clinical Coordinator
Washington Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for coordinating and monitoring the care of patients who have cardiovascular disease.
- Fostered in the development of nursing staff and nursing assistants to help promote personal growth and team performance.
- Assisted in scheduling nursing staff, delegating assignments, chart auditing, and implementing evidenced based practice.
- Responsible for monitoring ratios to support staff and ensure patient safety.
- Served as a resource to other nurses in addition to responding to all cardiology and cardiac progressive rapid responses.
- Experience in working as part of an interdisciplinary team to care for cardiac patients and collaborating with other hospital units.
Cardiology and Cardiac Progressive Charge/Preceptor/Staff Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Responsible for direct bedside care of patients including those with congestive heart failure, heart attacks, new medication monitoring, peripheral vascular disease, and open heart surgery.
- Monitored patient's conditions closely and reported concerns to physicians for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and their family members about their hospital care including post surgical care and expectations.
- Charge nurse and preceptor that includes training new staff and being a resource on the cardiology and cardiac progressive units.
Cardiology Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Responded to calls from patients for assistance and alerted nurses of patient complaints and new physical symptoms. This includes emergent or non-emergent problems.
- Coordinated, with nurses' leadership, up to 20 patients at a time.
- Assisted with daily living activities that include answering call lights, delivering meals to patients, bathing, turning, and recording vital signs.
- Prepared patients for surgeries as well as assisted with postoperative care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, ARSkills
- Effective communication with staff, physicians, patients and their family members
- Leading and implementing the goals of the Pediatric Emergency Department
- Utilizing clinical judgment when triaging and providing direct patient care
- Advocating for pediatric patients and their families wishes related to their care
Professional Accomplishments
- Completed the Washington Regional Medical Center new grad residency program.
Certification
- Basic, Advanced, and Pediatric Life Support.
- Certification in Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course.
- Certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course.
Timeline
Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Arkansas Children's Northwest Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Cardiology and Cardiac Progressive Clinical Coordinator
Washington Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 12.2022
Cardiology and Cardiac Progressive Charge/Preceptor/Staff Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 12.2022
Cardiology Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Arkansas Community College
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