Sara Sarmiento
St. Catharines
Summary
Passionate & patient-oriented Nurse with 7+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Deer Park Villa
06.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and rapport with resident/client population.
- Demonstrated communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest, compassion, respect and patience in their work with cognitively impaired residents/clients and their families.
- Demonstrated flexibility and resourcefulness in achieving resident/client quality of life outcomes.
- Ability in conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
- Demonstrated computer skills and ability to use nursing related applications.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, flexibility and ability to cope with change.
- Demonstrated commitment to resident/client-centred care and compassion for the resident/client population.
Registered Nurse
Westhills Care Centre
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Long Term Care and supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operation and use of a computer, related technologies and software required for the role as a registered nurse.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to address conflict positively.
Registered Nurse
Clarion Nursing Home
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Englewood Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
Holy Name University Medical Center Foundation, Inc.
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Post graduate Palliative care nursing - Multidiscipline
Niagara College Canada
Welland, Ontario01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Holy Name University
03.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Licensed RN
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient discharge
- Team coordination
- Emergency response
- Geriatric nursing
Personal Information
Title: RN
Nursing Qualification And Licensure
- Registered Nurse, Canada, 20226140
- Registered Nurse, Philippines, 0863493
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Deer Park Villa
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Westhills Care Centre
09.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Clarion Nursing Home
03.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Englewood Hospital
03.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Holy Name University Medical Center Foundation, Inc.
09.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Holy Name University
Post graduate Palliative care nursing - Multidiscipline
Niagara College Canada
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