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Sara Lenz

Pecatonica

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Ambulatory Surgery

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Rockford
08.2023 - Current
  • Prepared patients for surgical procedures by conducting pre-operative assessments.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
  • Reviewed patient charts for accuracy prior to surgery and communicated any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals involved in the pre-operative process to ensure proper communication between teams.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

UW Health Swedish American Hospital
Rockford
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds ensuring all team members were up-to-date on current patient information.
  • Utilized evidence-based guidelines when providing nursing interventions for patients with acute illnesses or chronic conditions.
  • Identified potential risk factors that could affect a baby's health outcome and developed strategies for prevention or management.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

UW Health Swedish American Hospital
Rockford
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
  • Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Anthony College of Nursing
Rockford, IL
05-2021

Associate of Science -

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
05-2019

Skills

  • Electronic health records
  • Clinical documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Acute care expertise
  • Patient assessment

Certification

  • BLS certification (05/2025)
  • ACLS certification (05/2025)
  • PALS certification (05/2025)

Timeline

Registered Nurse Ambulatory Surgery

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
08.2023 - Current

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

UW Health Swedish American Hospital
10.2022 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

UW Health Swedish American Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Anthony College of Nursing

Associate of Science -

Rock Valley College
Sara Lenz