Sarah scerbo

med/surg duties:
head to toe physical assessments, detailed charting of systems in Epic EMR
IV , central lines, PICC line care, administering IV and po medications and proficient utilizing Omnicell for medication dispensing
peg/ng tubes, foley catheter care, tracheostomy care, suctioning,
monitoring lab and vital signs
admission and discharge process
ongoing collaboration with multidisciplinary team regarding patient care, treatment and discharge needs
wound care treatment
respiratory treatments

ICU duties:
primarily in charge of ICU patients post operatively from vascular surgeries including abdominal aortic aneurysms, revascularization, femoral bypass , carotid endarterectomies, and stenting
caring for intubated patients and use of ventilator and settings
use of cardiovascular drips and vasopressors
caring for arterial lines, central and PICC line care
foley catheters
lab draws, performing EKG’s monitoring vital signs closely, monitoring for bleeding, using doppler for pulses, cardiac monitoring,
IV medications, Suctioning, strict intake and output measurements, collaborating with physicians
Postoperative monitoring





ED duties-
triage and care for patients in ED from pediatrics to geriatric population
ready to respond quickly with medical emergencies
treating critical injuries, allergic reactions, and trauma
insert IV’s, access ports, perform EKG’s, cardiac monitoring
draw labs, perform focused assessments and charting using epic.
follow code stroke and code heart protocols, performing stroke scale administer TPA, conscious sedation, wound care and assist physician with bedside
procedures,
assist with intubation
respiratory treatments
splinting injuries, neurovascular assessments,
administer IV and PO medication
assist in transfer process for patients moving to higher level of care.
proficient using EPIC EMR

Transferred to home health/hospice position due to reduced hours in med/surg unit.

Intake referrals for all home health and hospice cases.

Reviewed patient charts and insurance for accurate diagnosis and coverage verification.

Scheduled nurse visits while managing incoming calls.

Provided hospice care, including pain management, wound care, and foley care.

Conducted home visits and maintained meticulous charting using EPIC EMR.

Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and documented findings in Epic EMR.
Administered IV, oral medications, and managed medication dispensing using Omnicell.
Provided care for PEG/NG tubes, Foley catheters, tracheostomies, and performed suctioning.
Monitored lab results and vital signs to ensure patient stability.
Facilitated admission and discharge processes to enhance patient flow.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on patient treatment and discharge planning.
Performed wound care treatments and respiratory therapies as needed.
Managed postoperative ICU patients from vascular surgeries while monitoring vital signs and cardiac status.

Provided nursing support across multiple states: CA, IL, WI, and AZ.
Served in float pool for telemetry, medical, surgical, orthopedic, neuro medical units, stepdown units, and ICU.
Expertly interpreted cardiac telemetry strips while monitoring heart rhythms.
Managed preoperative care and facilitated recovery for orthopedic patients post-surgery.
Performed neurological testing for stroke patients using NIH stroke scale methodology.
Delivered extensive nursing care involving central/PICC lines, intravenous medication administration, PEG tubes, catheters, tracheotomy management, suctioning, wound care, lab monitoring, and vital signs checks.
Oversaw admission and discharge processes to enhance patient transition.
Navigated Epic EMR system for efficient documentation.

Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe physical assessments on patients.
Performed detailed charting of systems in Epic EMR IV for accurate documentation.
Administered IV and oral medications while proficiently utilizing Omnicell for dispensing.
Managed care for central lines, PICC lines, PEG/NG tubes, and Foley catheters.
Executed tracheostomy care and suctioning procedures to ensure airway patency.
Monitored lab results and vital signs during admission and discharge processes.
Collaborated continuously with multidisciplinary teams to address patient treatment and discharge needs.
Provided wound care and respiratory treatments according to established protocols.