Sarah Kattenbusch
Meadowbank,PE
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast paced environment. Committed to providing safe, compassionate, and quality care to all patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Health PEI
06.2023 - Current
- Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimizes patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with Team Leaders in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Answers codes quickly and orchestrates efficient, skilled medical care.
- Contributes to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac and Critical Care
Eastern Health
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Followed Eastern Health policies and procedures
- Provided safe and competent care for high acuity patients
- Provided care for pre and post operative cardiac surgery patients
- Provided care for patients pre and post cardiac catheterization
- Utilized Meditech and Pyxis
- Participated in rounds with the cardiology team and allied health team
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Completed a variety of nursing skills and assessments
- Transferred patients to other facilities
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL05.2022
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL05.2018
High School Diploma -
Gander Collegiate
Gander, NL06-2014
Independent Practice
Community Health Clinical
Preceptorship
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Collaboration and Communication
- Pyxis Trained
- Meditech Trained
- Cerner Trained
- Flexible in New Roles and Environments
- Strong Work Ethic
Nursing Certifications
ENPC - Emergency Nurses Association (Feb 2025)
BLS/CPR - Heart and Stroke (Feb 2025)
ENP - Nova Scotia Health Authority (May 2024)
BCC - Nursing Education Department (April 2024)
ACLS - Heart and Stroke (April 2024)
TNCC - Emergency Nurses Association (Oct 2023)
CTAS - Nursing Education Department (Oct 2023)
NCLEX (July 2023)
PALS pending, registered for course April 28, 29 2025
Nursing Student Clinical Experience
Independent Practice - St John's, NL (Jan-May 2022)
-Completed a 12 week independent clinical practice in St. John's NL on the Cardiac and Critical Care unit
-Responsible for 4 patients, reporting to co-signed RN and nursing instructor
Community Health Clinical - Gander, NL (Sept-October 2021)
-Completed a 6 week clinical rotation in Gander, NL focusing on Public Health.
-Responsible for assessing multiple patients, providing teaching and interventions to new patients and participated in Healthy Baby appointments
-Participated in multiple COVID vaccination and swabbing clinics
Preceptorship - St. John's, NL (June-Aug 2021)
-Completed a 6 week preceptorship clinical placement on a Vascular Surgery unit
-Responsible for the care of 3-4 patients, reporting to co-signed RN and nursing instructor
Pre-Nursing Work Experience
St. John's Fish Exchange 2017-2023
Server/Bartender
Boston Pizza
Server/Bartender 2016-2017
Opera Roadshow
Performer 2016-2018
Extra Curriculars
Sirens Treble Choral Ensemble
References
April Mills, Nurse Manager, ED, QEH - jeamills@ihis.org 9026200407
Emily Ross, Clinical Nurse Educator, ED, QEH - emross@ihis.org 9026200450
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Health PEI
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac and Critical Care
Eastern Health
05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
High School Diploma -
Gander Collegiate
Independent Practice
Community Health Clinical
Preceptorship
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