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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, MA
05-2024

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
Sarah Sputo