Sara McCoy

Compassionate Pediatric Registered Nurse with over three years of experience in both inpatient and emergency settings, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and an active California RN license. Demonstrates expertise in high‑acuity care, developmentally informed practice, and family education. Passionate about child health advocacy and dedicated to delivering evidence‑based, empathetic care.

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Inpatient Unit at Naval Medical Center (2026-09 – 2026-10)

• Completed a short-term travel contract providing safe, evidence-based nursing care to pediatric patients in a 16-bed inpatient unit, adapting to a new clinical environment while supporting individualized, family-centered care
• Assessed and monitored pediatric patients and young adults, recognizing changes in clinical status and initiating timely appropriate nursing interventions
• Managed patient admissions and discharges, including comprehensive assessment, care coordination, patient/family education, and discharge preparation

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Inpatient/ED Unit (PRN) at St. Joseph Medical Center (2025-10 – 2026-05)

• Provided nursing care in a 10-bed hybrid pediatric unit, managing acute presentations and ongoing medical needs including respiratory distress, asthma exacerbations, gastrointestinal disorders, and diabetes
• Administered medications and treatments while monitoring vital signs, laboratory results, and clinical status to identify changes and guide interventions
• Maintained accurate electronic medical record documentation
• Served as a patient and family advocate through developmentally informed education and communication tailored to patients' emotional needs

Registered Nurse, Pediatric Inpatient/ED Unit at Anne Arundel Medical Center (2023-06 – 2026-05)

• Provided medical care to infants, children, and adolescents with a wide variety of medical conditions in an 18-bed unit, focusing on their physical, mental, and emotional health needs with close attention to detail
• Performed rapid triage, assessment, and stabilization of pediatric patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions, including anaphylaxis, sepsis, seizures, trauma, ingestions, and sickle cell crisis
• Cared for patients presenting with mental health crises, behavioral disorders, and suicide risk, implementing appropriate safety precautions and providing therapeutic support
• Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Frequently floated to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to care for high-acuity neonates

Student Nurse Patient Care Technician, Oncology Unit at Anne Arundel Medical Center (2022-06 – 2023-06)

• Obtained and documented vital signs, intake and output, specimens, and laboratory samples, promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the nursing team
• Assisted with patient procedures and treatments while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting safe, efficient unit operations
• Provided physical and emotional support to oncology patients, assisting with mobility, activities of daily living, and other essential needs

BS in Nursing – Towson University (2019-08 – 2023-05)