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Sarah Cation

Cookstown,Canada

Summary

Driven Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, excelling in trauma care and critical care transfers. Proven ability to mentor new staff and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in emergency care and adept at maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse- Emergency Room

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
01.2012 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.

Clinical Extern

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Worked as clinical extern full time for 3 summers while in university in the Emergency Department.
  • Assisted the multidisciplinary team with patient transfers, changing beds, arranging transportation, answering phone calls, sending faxes, and doing vital signs.

Education

Honors Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nipissing University
01.2012

Skills

  • Delegated Act of Defibrillation/ pacing
  • Code team
  • Critical care transfers
  • Mentoring/ Orientating new staff
  • Trauma care
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • ACLS
  • ENPC
  • NVCI
  • BLS
  • NRP
  • PALS
  • TNCC
  • ECTAS
  • Coronary Care 1

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse

References

Anthony Caradonna, ER Clinical Lead, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, 705-380-4919, anthony.caradonna@mahc.ca

Timeline

Registered Nurse- Emergency Room

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
01.2012 - Current

Clinical Extern

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2011

Honors Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nipissing University

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