Sarah Sputo
Spencer
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented registered nurse with one year of hands-on experience providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to improving patient outcomes, patient education, and fostering a positive healing environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baystate Health
Palmer
08.2024 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to a diverse adult patient population with acute and chronic conditions including diabetes, COPD, heart failure, and sepsis.
- Managed care for up to 7 patients per shift in collaboration with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, administered medications, monitored IVs, and provided wound care.
- Documented all care accurately in CIS.
Residential Counselor
Community Health Link
Worcester
12.2018 - 08.2024
- Supported clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to the care team.
- Facilitated group activities promoting social skills and community engagement.
- Maintained a safe environment adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates on client progress as well as strategies for improvement.
- Created a safe environment that promotes self-expression, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, empathy, and acceptance among residents.
- Developed therapeutic relationships by providing emotional support and positive reinforcement to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA05-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Electronic health records
- IV insertion and monitoring
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning and patient education
- Blood product administration
- Infection control and safety compliance
- Catheter insertion and management
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), MA License – Active, Expires: 06/2025
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baystate Health
08.2024 - Current
Residential Counselor
Community Health Link
12.2018 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Worcester State University