Sarah Monge
Ward
Summary
Registered Nurse with 16+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations, looking for a position that will utilize my nursing experience, as well as offer challenging experiences, advancement opportunities and continuing education in the field of nursing.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
AR Hospice
09.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
RN PACU PRN
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
03.2021 - Current
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
RN, Women's Clinic
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including LEEP and Endometrial Biopsy procedures.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Warned women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.
- Staple Removal for Post-op Cesarean Section patients.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
RN- PRN
Banner Staffing Services
02.2015 - 08.2019
- Work in Endoscopy and Main OR PACU
- Manage care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Check in patients quickly with adequate information.
- Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Educate and work with patients to help them navigate the healthcare system and adhere to their care plan.
- Educate patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Quickly administer IVs and take patient records.
- Perform lab tests and communicate results.
- Provide skilled emergency response in critical situations.
- Instruct patients and family members on proper discharge care.
RN- PRN
Green Valley Hospital
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Directly responsible fo management for Intensive Care and Med-Surg overflow patients.
- Head to toe examination on each patient every 4 hours.
- Experience with synchronized cardioversion.
- Management of comfort care patients in the ICU.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Managed care for post-operative Cath Lab patients.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
RN III
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Pre-op, Intra-op and Recovery patients in the Endoscopy Lab.
- Obtaining vital signs in Pre-op, Intra-op and Recovery and notify MD when appropriate.
- Start PIV's, and accessing infusaports.
- Assisting with biopsies as needed.
- Obtaining medical history from patients.
- Providing moderate sedation for procedures.
- Discharge teaching to outpatients.
- Follow up with patients after procedures, and provide education as needed.
- Utilizing teamwork daily to effectively keep workflow steady in a procedural area.
RN III
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10.2011 - 03.2015
- Direct management of intensive care patients at a Level 1 Trauma Center in a Trauma Surgery Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
- Head to toe examination of each patient every 4 hours.
- Assisting with various procedures which include subclavian placement, feeding tube placement, tracheostomy placement, chest tube, bronchoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, abdominal and chest wash-outs at bedside.
- Experience with synchronized cardioversion, external pacing, managing post-op CABG and liver transplant patients, and ventilator management.
- Trained to do continuous renal replacement therapy.
- Experience managing external ventricular drains, lumbar drains and multiple medication administration.
- Management of comfort care patients in ICU.
RN
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 11.2011
- Directly responsible for management of intensive care patients.
- Head to toe examination of each patient every 4 hours.
- Assisting with various procedures which include subclavian placement, feeding tube placement, tracheostomy placement, chest tube, bronchoscopy.
- Experience with synchronized cardioversion, external pacing, post op CABG patients, ventilator management, and multiple medication administration.
- Charge nurse on Surgical/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. Oversaw average 24 patients per shift.
- Trained for Code Blue team and Rapid Repsonse Team.
LPN
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Delivered excellent patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of Hospice/Oncology patients.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures such as Central line placements.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Renal Failure, Hypertension and Alzheimer's.
- Collected ordered specimens and delivered to lab in a timely manner.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Transfused blood products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR2008
LPN Certification - LPN
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR2006
Skills
- Preceptor
- Palliative care awareness
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and Palliative care experience
- Patient/family focused
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Qualified critical care nurse
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Organized
- Trained Charge Nurse, RRT and Code Blue
- Professional bedside manner
- Team Player
- Patient and family advocacy
- CRRT
- Problem resolution capability
- Thorough physical assessments
Certification
- Registered Nurse Arkansas License #R081969
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (ACLS)
Timeline
RN Case Manager
AR Hospice
09.2024 - Current
RN PACU PRN
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
03.2021 - Current
RN, Women's Clinic
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
09.2019 - 03.2021
RN- PRN
Green Valley Hospital
10.2015 - 12.2016
RN III
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
03.2015 - 08.2015
RN- PRN
Banner Staffing Services
02.2015 - 08.2019
RN III
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10.2011 - 03.2015
RN
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 11.2011
LPN
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 05.2008
LPN Certification - LPN
Southeast Arkansas College
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Southeast Arkansas College
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