Sarah Yuncker
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Dynamic RN with over 20 years of nursing experience, known for outstanding leadership and communication skills. Successfully oriented new staff, coordinated patient discharge planning and contributed to enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
10.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educate patients on health management, disease prevention, and wellness strategies.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patient conditions to determine appropriate care protocols.
RN Staff Nurse
Ireland Grove Center for Surgery
Bloomington, IL
2010 - 2019
- Oriented new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans and organizational policies.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-surgical patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Monitored patients' hemodynamics and administered medications, post-operatively Phase I and Phase II, reported changes to Physicians to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
RN Staff Nurse
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Lawrence Gratkins
Normal, IL
2009 - 2010
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and wellness strategies.
- Phone triage evaluation of patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
RN, ICU
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
Bloomington, IL
2008 - 2009
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Mentored and precepted new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions to provide timely interventions and taking prompt action in emergent situations.
RN, ICU
NursesRx
2006 - 2008
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions to provide timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.
- Educated patients and families on procedures and plan of care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
RN, ICU
St. Mary Hospital
Kankakee, IL
2004 - 2008
- Coordinated ICU nursing staff, as charge nurse, staff assignments, efficiently managed workload distribution, led emergency response efforts during critical situations, and directed team actions.
- Mentored and precepted new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans and coordinate appropriate treatment interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing/Psychology Minor
Millikin University
Decatur, IL12-2003
Skills
- Mental health care
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Immunizations and vaccinations
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Illinois State University
10.2019 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Ireland Grove Center for Surgery
2010 - 2019
RN Staff Nurse
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Lawrence Gratkins
2009 - 2010
RN, ICU
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
2008 - 2009
RN, ICU
NursesRx
2006 - 2008
RN, ICU
St. Mary Hospital
2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing/Psychology Minor
Millikin University