Sarah Perfetuo

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EDUCATION
University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH Expected: May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA: 3.68
Deans List Recipient: Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR, AED) Expires: May 2019
Massachusetts Board of Nursing: Certified Nursing Assistant Expires: March 2019
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA May 2017 - Present
Patient Care Technician General Medicine/Telemetry Unit
Provides high quality patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs and
blood glucose levels, measurement of I+Os, initiating telemetry, EKGs, specimen collection, Foley catheter
maintenance (including emptying, removal, and assisting RN with insertion), colostomy care, safe use of
mechanical lifts (standing, Hoyer, and overhead lifts), removal of IVs, performs hourly checks on patients.
Sitter for patients requiring 1:1 observation (suicidal ideation, behavioral concerns, eating disorders)
Collaborates with the RN developing the patients care plan and maintains competencies as delegated by the RN,
as well as updates RN on changes in patients condition. Additionally, performs interdisciplinary care through
communication with occupational therapy, physical therapy, and charge nurse to ensure safety and well-being of
patients.
Accurately document vitals, blood glucometer readings, I+O, level of activity/activity performed during encounter
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patient and family
North River Home Care Norwell, MA March 2016 September 2016
Home Health Aide
Provides high quality patient care while assisting in their personal care needs, activities of daily living, Foley
catheter maintenance, wheelchair to bed maneuver, repositioning, documentation, and provide companionship in
the home setting.
Worked directly with a stroke patient.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patient and family in the home.

Granite Medical Group Quincy, MA May 2015 August 2015

Medical Records Technician
Maintaining patient records through input of referrals, outside correspondences, visit notes, prescriptions, EKGs,
lab results and transfer of medical records to outside departments.
Training and experience with Epic Systems.

Hanover YMCA Hanover, MA May 2011 May

2015
Lifeguard Aquatics Department
Ensures the safety of patron, tests pool chemicals, tends to basic pool maintenance, CPR, AED< and first aid
certified.
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Portsmouth Regional Hospital Portsmouth, NH January 2017 May 2017
Student Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, 90+ Hours
Apply mental health concepts and principles of therapeutic communication in caring for people and families with
alterations in mental health.
Provide a safe environment for patients, obtain morning vital signs, conduct mental health and suicide
assessments, participate in a variety of group therapy sessions, shadowed RN in medication passes and applied
pharmacology concepts to the experience.
 Lead group therapy sessions with another nursing student on sleep hygiene, the Wellness Wheel, and the
benefits of exercise.
Documentation with Medi-Tech computer systems and Docucare.
Wentworth Douglass Hospital Dover, NH September 2016 May
2017
Student Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 180+ Hours
Application of the Nursing Process, knowledge, skills, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgement in an
acute care setting, caring for patients with a wide variety of disease states and conditions.
Shadowed a staff RN and cared for his/her patient assignment throughout the shift. Conducted head-to-toe
assessments, obtained vital signs, measurements of I+O, administered medications with instructor, insertion and
removal of Foley catheters, insertion of intermittent catheters, removal of IVs and midline IV, NG tube feedings,
J-tube care, colostomy care, ABG analysis, bladder scan, Doppler analysis, and other various skills.
Care for patients post amputations, knee replacements, hip replacements, and a variety of other post-operative
patients.
Took part in shadow experiences with respiratory therapy (float to Critical Care Unit), diabetes educator, charge
nurse, operating room, pain clinic, wound clinic, and cardiac catheterization lab.
Accurately documents assessments, vital signs, and I+Os. Documentation completed with Sorian Clinicals
computer systems.

Concord Hospital Concord, NH September 2016 December

2016
Student Nurse, Labor and Delivery Unit, 90+ Hours
Participated in both a vaginal delivery and C-section. Provided care intra and post-partum to mother and baby by
conducting assessments, bathing the baby, administered medications, and close monitoring of mother following a
hemorrhage.
Documented assessments, vitals, and I+Os. Documentation completed with Cerner computer systems.
Cared for babys in the Special Care Nursery under supervision of RN.

Villacrest Nursing Retirement Center - Manchester, NH January 2016 May

2016
Student Nurse, Long-Term Care/Geriatrics, 90+ Hours
Application of knowledge to skills required for systematic examinations of a healthy adult in a long-term care
setting. Performed basic psychomotor skills, document findings, implement the nursing process by obtaining
health histories, performing assessments, formulate nursing care plans, and assist with activities of daily living.

Edgewood Center Portsmouth, NH September 2015 December

2015
Student Nurse, Long-Term Care/Fundamentals, 90+ Hours
Develops nursing skills necessary for promoting health in adults, developing assessment skills, decision-making,
performing evidence-based interventions, and formulating nursing care plans for a variety of patients.
Experience in rehabilitative, end of life and palliative care.
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Chi Omega Durham, NH September 2014 - Present
Active Member of the Mu Alpha Chapter
Fundraise for Make-a-Wish Foundation, participate in community service events, organize academic related duties, and
promote a healthy and safe campus for the rest of peers.

Student Nurse Organization Durham, NH September 2015 - Present

Active Member
Aims to bring the students of the University of New Hampshires Nursing Program together to provide structure to
learn about relative departmental procedures, professionality, and community related events.

Hope for Calle Cronk Norwell, MA October 2012 June 2013

Organization Leader, Scholarship Recipient
Planned, organized, and implemented fundraisers and events for a young girl in my town with DIPG to raise money for
research, her family, and to raise awareness. Hope for Calle Cronk Scholarship recipient in June 2013.