Sarah Elizabeth

Prepared, monitored, and educated patients undergoing minimally invasive procedures via CT and Ultrasound. Led department team in ensuring best clinical practices and facilitated streamlining of daily workflow for optimized safety and efficiency.

Adapted quickly to new environments, dynamics, policies, and charting systems. Successfully navigated diverse clinical settings while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Circulated various complex surgeries including Da Vinci Robotics, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and breast procedures. Improved high-quality patient outcomes by serving as co-chair on the unit safety committee.

Held Super-User status during the introduction of new intravenous pumps, providing critical support and guidance to staff. Ensured smooth adoption and efficient utilization of new medical technology.

Implemented nursing processes and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning and outpatient care for 40-50 members. Successfully reduced hospital readmissions for CareFirst members by optimizing care coordination.

Reduced incidence and severity of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers by actively serving on the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Committee. Significantly reduced turnover of new nurses through exceptional training and mentoring programs.

Coordinated comprehensive medical care and support services to ensure home and community safety for patients. Focused on enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals receiving home health services.

Provided skilled nursing care to critically ill patients within a fast-paced Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit. Managed complex patient cases, ensuring high standards of care in a demanding environment.

Grade: 3.54 / 4.0

Completed a comprehensive curriculum focused on nursing principles and practices. Gained foundational knowledge and clinical skills essential for professional nursing roles.