Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
On Campus Involvement
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Clinical Rotation Experience
Other Clinical Rotation Experience
Timeline
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Sarah Cauley

Sylva

Summary

Skilled ER registered nurse with a background in fast-paced emergency room settings. Experience includes patient triage, acute care management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams. Strengths include critical thinking, quick decision-making, and effective communication skills that contribute to providing high-quality patient care. I am seeking a role where I can establish meaningful relationships with patients and provide encouragement and support throughout their various life stages and circumstances.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

ER Registered Nurse

Angel Medical Center
Franklin
02.2025 - Current
  • Triaged patient conditions to prioritize urgent care needs.
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.

Medical Caregiver

Medical Caregiver
Sylva
05.2023 - 02.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs for a patient with a disability.
  • Administered medications following prescribed schedules and protocols.

Pharmacy Technician

Mark’s Pharmacy
Sylva
05.2019 - 01.2023
  • Dispensed medications accurately while following pharmacy protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Assisted pharmacists with patient consultations and medication therapy management tasks.
  • Educated patients on medication usage, side effects, and potential interactions clearly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
12.2024

Skills

  • Patient triage
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Critical thinking

On Campus Involvement

  • Member, Nursing Christian Fellowship WCU Chapter, 08/01/21, Present
  • Member, WCU Brinson Honors College, 08/01/21, Present
  • Leader, Biltmore College, 08/01/22, 05/31/23

Clinical Rotation Experience

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Cardio-Thoracic Stepdown/ ED/ Surgical ICU, Winston-Salem, NC, 40, 04/01/24, Documentation using EPIC, and medication dispensing using a Pyxis, Assisted preceptor during IV insertions, vaccine, medication administration, and extubating a patient, Administered parenteral nutrition and medication administration through an NG tube, Used and maintenance of an arterial line to obtain blood samples, Changed dressing and provided wound care for multiple patients
  • Mission Hospital, Med-Surg/ Surgical Trauma ICU/ Trauma Stepdown, Asheville, NC, 72, 01/01/24 - 04/30/24, Documented patient records using CERNER, and medication dispensing using a Pyxis, Assisted preceptor during IV insertions, vaccine, and medication administrations, Primed and hung IV fluids and medications under the supervision of a preceptor
  • Haywood Regional Hospital, ICU, Clyde, NC, 12, 03/01/24, Communicated effectively with a virtual provider to clarify medication orders, Charted using paper in case of technological difficulties, Assisted with dressing changes and wound care for multiple patients

Other Clinical Rotation Experience

  • Western Carolina University Simulation Lab, Cullowhee, NC, 250, 01/01/23 - Current
  • Brenner Children’s Hospital, NICU/ HEM/OMCO/ General Pediatrics, Winston-Salem, NC, 40, 04/01/24
  • Harris Regional Hospital, Labor and Delivery Unit, Sylva, NC, 25, 01/01/24 - 02/29/24
  • Harris Regional Hospital, Mother and Baby Unit, Sylva, NC, 25, 01/01/24 - 02/29/24
  • DaVita Waynesville Dialysis Center, Waynesville, NC, 10, 02/01/24
  • Mission Hospital, Spine Unit/ OR, Asheville, NC, 120, 08/01/23 - 12/31/23
  • Macon Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Franklin, NC, 32, 04/01/23
  • Harris Regional Hospital, Medical Surgical Unit, Infusion Center, Sylva, NC, 32, 03/01/23
  • Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital, Medical Surgical, ICU, Operating Room, Murphy, NC, 32, 02/01/23

Timeline

ER Registered Nurse

Angel Medical Center
02.2025 - Current

Medical Caregiver

Medical Caregiver
05.2023 - 02.2025

Pharmacy Technician

Mark’s Pharmacy
05.2019 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Carolina University
Sarah Cauley