Sarah Tryon, BSN, RN
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with an almost three year career history in direct patient care in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle a diverse patient population and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and patient advocacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 14E Transplant/Hepatology
01.2023 - Current
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Prepped patients for surgery under time restrictions due to needs of stability for the organs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Nursing Healthcare Policy Subcommittee Member
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Used critical thinking to evaluate outdated policies and procedures that effect multidisciplinary nursing specialties at NMH.
- Provided feedback in a group setting, working with other team members to find the best possible guidance for nursing policies
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Phlebotomist
One Medical Group
07.2017 - 05.2021
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oak Point University
Chicago08-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12-2013
Skills
- Proficient in IV insertion
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Removing sutures
- Patient assessments
- Precepting
Certification
BLS certified
Timeline
Nursing Healthcare Policy Subcommittee Member
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 14E Transplant/Hepatology
01.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
One Medical Group
07.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oak Point University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Grand Valley State University
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