Sarah Orr
Rigby
Summary
Dynamic ER Registered Nurse with experience at Madison Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and emergency response. Proven leadership in clinical settings, advocating for patient rights while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Skilled in advanced life support and critical thinking, delivering exceptional care during high-pressure situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Madison Memorial Hospital
Rexburg
01.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in an emergency room setting including triage, assessment, stabilization, and monitoring of patients.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies regarding safety standards, infection control protocols and medication administration practices.
- Performed diagnostic tests, administered medications, and provided treatments according to physicians' orders.
- Coordinated transfers between departments within the hospital or outside facilities based on patient needs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during traumatic events in the ER setting.
- Educated and informed patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments and follow-up care instructions.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered by physicians or nurse practitioners.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Madison Health
Rexburg
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff assigned to the clinic setting.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of staff, patients and families about healthcare needs and treatment options.
- Performed nursing assessments, including physical examinations and patient histories.
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
- Monitored medication regimens for appropriateness; made necessary adjustments when needed.
- Ordered laboratory tests as directed by physician orders or protocol guidelines.
- Provided leadership role in developing new clinical programs within the clinic setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential problems or safety issues related to patient care.
Fire Captain/Critical Care Paramedic
Madison Fire Department
08.2016 - 09.2024
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Educated patients and family members on medical treatments and therapies for informed support.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Maintained patient care, treatment and medication documentation for accurate, up-to-date clinical records.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
Paramedic Program Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Ran state of the art emergency medical simulations
- Prepared students for the NREMT
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Nightingale College of Nursing
Salt Lake City, UT01-2024
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK01-2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Triage skills
- Infection control
- Advanced life support
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Emotional support
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Madison Memorial Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Clinic Registered Nurse
Madison Health
01.2025 - Current
Fire Captain/Critical Care Paramedic
Madison Fire Department
08.2016 - 09.2024
Paramedic Program Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks
08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Nightingale College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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