Sarah Fredricksen
Timaru,Gleniti
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Professional with demonstrated success in delivering a high standard of care. Builds and develops strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Wanting to make a positive difference by ensuring standards and quality are carried out to the highest level for patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse ICU/CCU
Timaru Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Streamlined communication between team members by utilizing effective handoff techniques during shift changes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements ensuring patient safety throughout each process.
- Managed ventilator settings, titrating medications, monitoring vital signs closely to ensure appropriate respiratory support for critically ill patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Registered Nurse Medical Ward
Timaru Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Radius Care
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented bereavement support initiatives for families after the loss of a loved one, promoting healing during difficult times.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify changes in patient condition, promptly intervening to manage symptoms effectively.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Administered medications according to doctor''s orders, maintaining accurate records for safety purposes.
Care Giver
Bupa Waireka
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Massey University
Palmerston North12.2020
Skills
- Ventilator competency
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Management
- Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture
- Diabetes Management
- ADL Assistance
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Advanced level of communication skills with multidisciplinary team, patients, and families, both written and verbal
- High Level of Autonomy
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
Certification
- 2023, Advanced Life Support Certification
- 2023, Central Venous Access Device certification
- 2020, Understanding Dementia Certificate
Professional Assets
- Experienced in competently collaborating with all Medical Professionals and patients, whilst building and maintaining strong positive relationships
- Self-motivated to work independently or in a team environment and add real value to the team
- Positive communication and teamwork; working well and collaboratively with people.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills
- Exceptional planning, organising, and time management skills
- Professional and responsible
- Advanced ability to work with a diverse range of patients from various cultural backgrounds
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptive in a changing work environment
- High attention to detail, self-motivated and committed to supporting a culture of continuous improvement
- Proven ability to analyse complex issues and adhere to confidentiality
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Energetic, open minded and resilient
References
Richard Whitticase, ICU Charge Nurse, Timaru Hospital
Timeline
Registered Nurse ICU/CCU
Timaru Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Medical Ward
Timaru Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Radius Care
01.2021 - 12.2021
Care Giver
Bupa Waireka
10.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
Massey University
- 2023, Advanced Life Support Certification
- 2023, Central Venous Access Device certification
- 2020, Understanding Dementia Certificate
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