Sarah Monita
Loganville
Summary
Dedicated, motivated, and service-oriented RN with versatile experience in various ICU settings. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills through strong work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Neuro ICU
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Gainesville
02.2025 - Current
- Managed critically ill neurological patients, including those with stroke, TBI, and post-op neurosurgical cases.
- Managed patients in a 1:1 ratio.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Received specialized training in critical care management techniques, such as hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, sedation, ICP, and titration of critical drips.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, EVDs, and chest tube management.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), mass transfusion protocol, and rapidly adapted to a high-acuity setting.
- Assisted in bedside procedures and interventions under the guidance of senior staff.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems, namely, EPIC.
- Participated in safety drills and training to enhance emergency preparedness.
- Provided compassionate and emotional support to patients during high-stress situations, difficult times, and patients dealing with life-threatening illnesses.
- Monitored patient vital signs and laboratory results to ensure an immediate response to critical changes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, neurologists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
Nurse Exern
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided high-acuity patient support in the ICU by assisting with ADLs, monitoring and documenting vital signs, responding to emergencies, and supporting nurses.
- STICU Nurse Externship functioning in a precepted role, providing hands-on patient care and practicing core and specialized nursing skills under the direct supervision of an RN, with a focus on critical care procedures, assessments, and clinical decision-making.
- Experience with EVDs, chest tubes, JP drains, CVL/PICCs, initiation of PIVs, MTP, CRRT, mechanical ventilators, medication administration, sedation, critical/vasoactive drips/titration, wound care/vacs, tracheostomy care, post-op care of trauma, neuro, and abdnominal surgical patients, shadowing in OR
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA05-2024
Skills
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NIHSS certification
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Vasoactive drug administration
- Ventilator management
- Emergency preparedness
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Clinical decision making
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Seizure management
Timeline
RN, Neuro ICU
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Nurse Exern
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
11.2022 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Georgia Gwinnett College