Sarah Westerberg
Baxter
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Essentia St. Joseph Medical Center, excelling in cardiac stress testing and patient education. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and utilize evidence-based practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while offering culturally competent care. Committed to delivering compassionate care while effectively managing critical situations and enhancing patient safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Essentia St. Joesph Medical Center
Brainerd
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted cardiac stress tests to evaluate heart function under physical or medication-induced stress.
- Educated patients on procedures and associated risks to facilitate informed consent.
- Provided post-test care to ensure patient safety and accurate results.
- Triage adverse effects with swift interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical Staffing Partners
Forest Lake
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed IV therapy and supported patients throughout treatment procedures.
- Provided nursing care to medical-surgical patients, including assessments and documentation of care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Prioritized workloads based on urgency, ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Maintained high standards of professional conduct while managing multiple tasks.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for patient care decision-making.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into patient assessment and management strategies.
Nurse Manager
Knute Nelson
Alexandria
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated staff schedules to enhance resource allocation and meet coverage needs.
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold quality patient care standards at Knute Nelson.
- Conducted training sessions for new nurses on best practices and protocols.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges to improve workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to resolve patient care challenges.
- Facilitated communication among staff, patients, and families to elevate service delivery.
- Monitored staff performance, providing coaching and counseling as necessary.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to address concerns regarding nursing practices.
Registered Nurse
Knute Nelson
Alexandria
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided personalized care to patients in home settings.
- Educated families on patient care and health management.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates to physicians.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and emergencies.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
- Utilized specialized medical equipment such as infusion pumps or ventilators in the home setting.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surgical-Pediatric Unit
Alomere
Alexandria
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Assisted in pediatric emergency procedures and interventions.
- Provided compassionate support to children and families during hospital stays.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental and emotional health by taking vital signs, observing skin condition, reviewing medical history and administering tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Saint Cloud, MN03-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Saint Cloud, MN12-2018
Associates - Health Information Management
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS03-2014
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration
Connors State College
Warner, OK05-2009
Skills
- Cardiac stress testing
- IV therapy management
- Patient education
- Evidence-based practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Culturally sensitive
- Chest pain management
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medication administration
- Medical interpreter usage
Certification
- ACLS-current
- BLS-current
- RN-current
- Rasmussen Leadership Academy- 2018
Accomplishments
- Teamwork
- Quality
- Living the Mission
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Essentia St. Joesph Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical Staffing Partners
12.2021 - 07.2023
Nurse Manager
Knute Nelson
06.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Knute Nelson
11.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Med-Surgical-Pediatric Unit
Alomere
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Associates - Health Information Management
Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration
Connors State College