Sara Shafer

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over 6 years of diverse clinical experience across ICU, CVICU, PCU, Neuro Step-Down, travel nursing, and forensic nursing environments. Experienced in complex patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning, clinical documentation review, utilization-focused care coordination, and evidence-based practice. Seeking a Utilization Management or Case Management position where strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and healthcare systems knowledge can improve patient outcomes, resource utilization, and continuity of care.

Travel Registered Nurse – ICU/PCU - Various Facilities

Contract Assignments

• Provided high-acuity care for critically ill adult patients in ICU and progressive care environments.
• Managed complex patient assignments including vasoactive medications, telemetry monitoring, neurological assessments, and post-procedural care.
• Collaborated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers to support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Reviewed patient progression, barriers to discharge, and evolving care needs while coordinating interdisciplinary communication.
• Adapted quickly to varying hospital systems, workflows, EMRs, and organizational policies.
• Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation to support quality outcomes and reimbursement requirements.

Registered Nurse – CVICU / ICU - Hospital-Based Critical Care

Hospital-Based Critical Care Experience

• Delivered comprehensive care for critically ill cardiac and medical ICU patients.
• Managed post-CABG recovery, hemodynamic monitoring, pulmonary artery catheters, ventilator support, and advanced telemetry.
• Assisted with care planning and coordination for complex patients requiring multidisciplinary involvement.
• Participated in patient and family education regarding treatment plans, discharge readiness, medications, and follow-up care.
• Identified changes in patient condition and collaborated with providers to optimize patient outcomes and appropriate level of care.
• Supported evidence-based practice initiatives and quality improvement efforts related to patient safety.

Registered Nurse – Neuro Step-Down Unit - Hospital-Based Acute Care

Hospital-Based Acute Care Experience

• Cared for patients with stroke, seizure disorders, neurological deficits, and post-neurosurgical conditions.
• Conducted detailed neurological assessments and coordinated care with neurology and rehabilitation teams.
• Assisted with discharge planning, patient education, and transition-of-care needs.
• Monitored compliance with stroke protocols and quality standards.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A) - Healthcare Organization

Forensic Nursing Experience

• Conducted forensic examinations and trauma-informed patient assessments.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including law enforcement, advocacy services, and healthcare providers.
• Maintained precise and legally defensible documentation.
• Advocated for patient safety, emotional support, and continuity of care resources.

Emergency Department Technician - Hospital Emergency Department

Hospital Emergency Department Experience

• Assisted nursing and medical staff with emergency patient care, specimen collection, EKGs, patient transport, and monitoring.
• Supported rapid patient throughput and efficient departmental operations.

Patient Support Associate - Hospital

Hospital Experience During Nursing School

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living and monitored patient safety.
• Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care delivery.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - American Military University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing - Hondros College of Nursing