Sara Guerra
Dewey, AZ
Summary
Efficient and compassionate Registered Nurse with 5+ years of diverse nursing experience with 2 of those years being in a major high risk Obstetric hospital. Detail-oriented, with exceptional critical thinking skills in fast paced high-tension settings. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors and healthcare teams to maintain top-notch healthcare practices for each patient.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Flexcare Infusion Center (Optum)
Prescott
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted evaluations and obtained vitals before administering IV treatments.
- Educated patients on procedures, benefits, and potential interactions of compound infusions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team to implement treatment plans.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, providing optimal care and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications while monitoring patient reactions.
- Supported patients and families during stressful situations to promote recovery.
- Observed safety measures by verifying medication dosages prior to administration.
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreting fetal heart monitor data for physician updates.
- Monitored health, comfort, and emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Cared for pregnant women and newborns immediately following birth in hospital settings.
- Assessed physical condition of mothers and babies, assisting doctors with high-risk complications.
- Trained and mentored four staff members in obstetrics nursing practices.
- Administered medications and leveraged equipment to assist with labor and newborn care.
- Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions, initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided education to families on childbirth processes and postpartum care.
Registered Nurse
Midwifery Birthing Center- Tucson Medical Center
Tucson
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Worked along Midwives to provide care for low risk laboring mothers in a low intervention at-home setting
- Support and guidance during unmedicated labor and deliveries
- Water tub births
- Introduced breathing and grounding techniques to support birthing process and increase overall comfort.
- Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures.
- Strong evaluation and assessment skills to determine the need of transfer to hospital from midwifery center.
- Educated patients on postpartum discharge instructions and newborn care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12.2019
Skills
- Patient Advocate
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessments
- Critical Thinking
- Team Player
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preceptor to new hires within each company
- Accurate Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Women's health exams
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Flexcare Infusion Center (Optum)
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Midwifery Birthing Center- Tucson Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Tucson Medical Center
03.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pima Community College