Sarah Willoughby
Carlisle
Summary
Motivated nurse offering 5 years of experience providing exceptional treatment and compassionate care to patients. Known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Excelling in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and seamless collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Clark Regional Medical Center
Winchester
04.2024 - Current
- Managed patient care during pre, intra and post interventional radiology procedures. Angiogram, venogram, radiofrequency venous ablations, fistulagram, DVT removal, drainage catheter placement, tunnel catheter placement or exchange, US and CT biopsy, chest tube insertion/management, paracentesis, thoracentesis and cardiac CTA.
- Administer moderate sedation while monitoring the patient.
- Collaborate patient care with provider and interdisciplinary team members.
- Preform regular cardiac stress test and nuclear medicine Lexiscan and GXT stress test.
- Prep and monitor patients vitals during various pain injections/procedures.
- Ordered supplies necessary for interventional radiology department while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
- Interacted with patients in a positive manner by using active listening skills.
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Clark Regional Medical Center
Winchester
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided patient care and support in various clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans.
- Communicated effectively with diverse patient populations and families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Clark Regional Medical Center
Winchester
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery plans.
- Assisted in wound care and management for post-surgical patients.
- Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Acted as a patient advocate.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
Education
Associated Degree of Nursing
Maysville Community And Technical College- LVC
Cynthiana, KY 08.2017 - 05.2020
Skills
- Interventional procedures
- Moderate sedation
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- IV insertion and management
- Patient assessment
- Catheter care
- HIPAA compliance
- EKG interpretation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Clark Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Float Pool Registered Nurse
Clark Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2024
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Clark Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 09.2021
Associated Degree of Nursing
Maysville Community And Technical College- LVC
08.2017 - 05.2020