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Sarah Heitmeyer

@sarahheitmeyer

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I coordinate safe, evidence-based cardiac and acute-care patient transitions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking to transition my bedside clinical expertise into utilization review or utilization management, using medical record review, level-of-care assessment, care coordination, and evidence-based decision-making to support safe, appropriate care.

At Torrance Memorial and Pacific Coast Surgical Center, I review diagnoses, medications, orders, vital signs, and clinical progress to support individualized cardiovascular care, surgical readiness, and safe discharge planning.

I've spent more than six years caring for high-acuity cardiac, stroke, telemetry, and post-procedural patients at Providence. I use clinical assessment, medical record review, Epic documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination to identify changes in condition, communicate with providers, and support appropriate levels of care as I transition into utilization review and utilization management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Health Coach / Cardiac Rehab RN

Current

Torrance Memorial

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Reviews diagnoses, medical histories, medications, and clinical progress to support individualized cardiovascular care plans. Assesses patient response to treatment and exercise, coordinates care, and educates patients on disease management.

Clinical Assessment Care Coordination Patient Education Cardiovascular Care Epic MyChart

Current

Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse

Current

Pacific Coast Surgical Center

Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Conducts pre-operative clinical reviews including medical history, medication reconciliation, and procedure readiness. Coordinates with surgical teams to address clinical concerns and facilitate safe discharge planning.

Pre Operative Planning Medication Reconciliation Care Coordination Discharge Planning Clinical Documentation Epic MyChart

Registered Nurse - ICU Step-Down & Telemetry

Providence

Mar 2020 - Apr 2025 (5 years 1 month)

Managed high-acuity cardiac, stroke, telemetry, and post-procedural patients, reviewing labs and diagnostics to recognize changes in condition. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment plans and discharge needs.

Acute Care Telemetry Clinical Assessment Care Coordination Discharge Planning Epic MyChart Interdisciplinary Communication