Sarah Mitchell, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 960+ clinical hours across Medical-Surgical, ICU, and Pediatric units. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, IV therapy, Epic documentation, SBAR reporting, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Recognized for calm communication and patient-centered care in fast-paced settings.
Experience
UCLA Medical Center
Jan 2025 - May 2025Medical-Surgical Clinical Rotation • Teaching Hospital
- Delivered nursing care for 4-6 acute patients per shift, including vitals, wound care, medication support, and ADL assistance
- Completed head-to-toe assessments, documented findings in Epic EMR, and escalated status changes using SBAR
- Supported discharge planning, patient education, and care coordination for post-surgical and chronically ill patients
- Administered PO, IV push, and IVPB medications while following the 5 Rights of Medication Administration
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024Intensive Care Unit Clinical Rotation • Level I Trauma Center
- Monitored critically ill patients on telemetry, arterial lines, and continuous cardiac monitoring under RN preceptor supervision
- Assisted with ventilator weaning, sedation protocols, neurological checks, and early deterioration reporting
- Used GCS and NIHSS assessment findings to communicate focused updates during interdisciplinary rounds
Community Memorial Hospital
Jun 2023 - Aug 2024Patient Care Technician
- Provided direct patient care for 8-12 patients per shift on a 36-bed Medical-Surgical unit
- Documented vital signs, blood glucose, and I&O measurements; reported abnormal findings to nursing staff
- Assisted with admissions, discharges, transfers, fall prevention protocols, and hourly rounding
- Supported mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort rounding while maintaining patient safety standards