Sarah Garner
Saint Louis
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with expertise in neurological care at Barnes Jewish Hospital, excelling in stroke and seizure management. Proven ability to advocate for patients while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Five years of prior CNA experience (2019-2024), providing a strong foundation in patient care, communication, and teamwork. Daisy Award recipient, recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Skilled in neurological assessments, epilepsy monitoring, stroke care, post-surgical management, and pain control
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Provide care to patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and neuropathies.
- Monitor and assess patients in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), working with physicians to induce and track seizure activity.
- Assisted in direct patient care within a high-acuity neuro-medical setting, supporting patients recovering from craniotomies, post-thrombectomies, and stroke-related interventions.
- Worked alongside physicians to assist with lumbar punctures, ensuring proper patient positioning, monitoring for complications, and providing post-procedure care.
- Provided care for patients with lumbar drains and Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains, including drainage monitoring, infection prevention, and dressing changes.
- Supported post-operative neuro-surgical patients, focusing on pain management, mobility assistance, and neurological status monitoring.
Previous Health Care Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Decreased infection rates by thoroughly sanitizing surfaces, changing linens regularly, and ensuring proper waste disposal.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Saint Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05.2024
Skills
- Neurological & Epilepsy Care
- Stroke & Seizure Management
- Pain Management & Patient Advocacy
- Lumbar Puncture Assistance & Monitoring
- Effective Communication & Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR/EPIC)
Accomplishments
• Daisy Award Recipient - Recognized for exceptional patient care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, 2024
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification,2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Previous Health Care Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2019 - 05.2024
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Saint Louis Community College
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