Sarah Dollar
Covington
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)/Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PICU/CVICU
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
02.2018 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments following PICU protocols to ensure patient safety and care quality.
- Manage critically ill pediatric patients ranging from ages 0 days to 21 years old on PICU; Manage critically ill pediatric congenital heart patients ranging from 0 days to 30 years old on CVICU.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Train and mentor new nursing staff on PICU procedures.
- Provide mentorship to student nurses completing their clinical rotations in the PICU setting by sharing clinical knowledge, demonstrating effective nursing skills, and modeling professional behavior.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
- Optimize ventilator settings and monitor respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients.
- Improve patient outcomes with continuous assessment, early identification of potential complications, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Manage patients who are on life saving support machines, such as ECMO and CRRT
- Assist with bedside procedures requiring conscious sedation
Nursing Assistant, part-time
Ochsner Main Campus
New Orleans, LA
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises, promoting patient mobility and recovery progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12.2017
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE2014
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA2013
High School Diploma -
Lakeshore High School
Mandeville, LA05.2012
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Monitoring vital signs
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
Certification
- American Heart Association (AHA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PICU/CVICU
Ochsner Medical Center
02.2018 - Current
Nursing Assistant, part-time
Ochsner Main Campus
09.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Nursing
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Wilmington University
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Louisiana State University
High School Diploma -
Lakeshore High School