Sara Forehand
West End
Summary
Dedicated and experienced in creating and fostering learning environments to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring progress and ensuring each candidate meets goals within a pre-determined timespan. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organized and dependable individual successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Flight RN
UNC Carolina Air Care
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the management of care of patients ranging from infant to adult in a critical care setting via ground ambulance, fixed wing and rotor wing modes of transport
- Responsible for maintaining all required certifications through continuing education, attending yearly skills training and quarterly airway management training
- Responsibility to maintain transport asset and equipment in a state of readiness
- Provided high quality patient care during critical care ground and air transports
- Performed assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing guidelines
- Safely provided therapies during transport including RSA/DAI, ventilator management, continuous sedative infusions, hemodynamic support and monitoring to include arterial lines and pulmonary artery catheters, medication administration, IABP, Impella, ECMO, FAST exam and other trauma management.
- Orientation Coordinator (7/2023-present)
- BLS/ALS education coordinator and served in the role as FTO to the EMTs and ALS paramedics within the program. (2018-7/2023)
- I participate on the education committee and help with quarterly airway labs, assessment centers and yearly CCT skills.
RN, Emergency Department
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst, NC
04.2023 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency and severity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
UNC Carolina Air Care
12.2015 - 01.2022
- Responsible for the management of care of patients ranging from infant to adult in a critical care setting via ground ambulance, fixed wing and rotor wing modes of transport
- Responsible for maintaining all required certifications through continuing education, attending yearly skills training and quarterly airway management training
- Responsibility to maintain transport asset and equipment in a state of readiness
- Performed assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing guidelines
- Prioritized care needed for the safe transport of patients
- Effectively practiced as a clinical and dedicated team member
- Safely provide therapies during transport including RSA/DAI, ventilator management, continuous sedative infusions, hemodynamic monitoring to include arterial lines and pulmonary artery catheters, medication administration, ventricular assist devices, FAST exam and other trauma management
- Currently function as a BLS/ALS education coordinator and serve in the role as FTO to the EMTs within the program
- Participate on the education committee and help with quarterly airway labs and yearly CCT skills.
Paramedic
Family Medical Transport
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Worked en-route to the hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Paramedic
Orangeburg County EMS
12.2009 - 05.2015
- Provided high quality patient care during ground transports
- Performed assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing guidelines
- Prioritized care needed for the safe transport of patients
- Safely utilized protocols from initial contact until patient release
Paramedic, Carolina MedCare
05.2009 - 09.2014
- Provided high quality patient care during ground transports
- Performed assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing guidelines
- Prioritized care needed for the safe transport of patients
- Safely utilized protocols from initial contact until patient release
- Effectively practiced as a clinical and dedicated team member
- Functioned as a shift supervisor with responsibilities ranging from fleet management, supply management and education with development and delivery of monthly continuing education
- Was the Education Director for the last two years of my employment and was responsible for state and National Registry rectifications, verifying maintenance of individual training and certifications as well as the in-service program for this medium sized company.
Education
No Degree - Paramedic
Lowcountry Regional EMS Council
Charleston, SCAssociate Degree RN - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08-2021
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Ventilator Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Airway Management
- Team Communication
- Time Management
- Leadership Abilities
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Critical Care Flight RN
UNC Carolina Air Care
01.2022 - Current
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
UNC Carolina Air Care
12.2015 - 01.2022
Paramedic
Family Medical Transport
04.2014 - 06.2015
Paramedic
Orangeburg County EMS
12.2009 - 05.2015
Paramedic, Carolina MedCare
05.2009 - 09.2014
No Degree - Paramedic
Lowcountry Regional EMS Council
Associate Degree RN - Nursing
Excelsior College