Sara Groff
Derrick City
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Olean General Hospital, excelling in patient triage and emergency response. Proven ability to lead teams and educate patients, ensuring high-quality care. Skilled in medication administration and critical care, effectively managing crises while advocating for patient needs in fast-paced environments. Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Olean General Hospital
Olean
10.2020 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or high volume activity ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times.
ER Technician
Olean General Hospital
Olean
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Worked on variety of projects to provide supplemental support to unit staff and enhance department.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned units observing condition of patients and providing support when necessary.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Observed patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Took vital signs and reported to nurse or physician.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Operated a variety of diagnostic equipment such as EKG's, oxygen saturation monitors, blood pressure cuffs, and pulse oximeters.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, preparing paperwork and arranging transfers when needed.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Greeted, guided and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided emergency life-saving measures as needed for cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and shock victims.
- Actively participated in department meetings providing feedback on process improvements for increased efficiency.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Obtained blood and urine samples when appropriate to assist the nurses.
- Assisted with the safety of behavioral health patients and sat 1:1s when needed.
CNA
Lakeview Nursing Home
Smethport
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Teacher
Chestnut Street Christian School
Bradford
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
Grocery Store Cashier
The Grocery Stretcher
Bradford
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner while remaining calm under pressure.
- Monitored expiration dates and removed outdated products from shelves.
- Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
- Operated cash registers, handling cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately.
- Conducted regular cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Tracked inventory levels by restocking shelves as needed.
- Ensured proper use of coupons during checkout process.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of aisles, shelves, and storage areas.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Provided accurate change when applicable.
- Assisted with bagging groceries and offering carry-out service to customers as needed.
Newspaper Deliverer
The Bradford Era
Bradford
- Preserved condition of newspapers to satisfy customers or store locations.
- Checked the delivery route for any changes or updates before starting the job.
- Monitored quality of service provided to customers and sought ways to improve it.
- Assembled and bagged newspapers prior to delivery and arranged displays at newsstands .
- Picked up unsold newspapers from many contracted vendors.
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery requests, stoppages and restarts of paper delivery.
- Loaded many newspapers into delivery vehicle daily.
- Resolved customers' complaints regarding products or services.
- Ensured that all deliveries were made accurately and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Olean, NY05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant
CA BOCES
Olean, NYSkills
- Patient triage
- Medication administration
- Diagnostic testing
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Healthcare compliance
- Crisis management
- Team leadership
- Time management
- G-tube care
- Infection control measures
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Palliative and pain management
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- Performing ekgs
- Patient assessments
- Critical care
- Emergency procedures
- Patient discharging
- chest tube care and maintenance
- care of intubated patients
- charge nurse duties
- insertion and maintenance of foley catheters
- insertion and maintenance of NG tubes
- Iv insertion and maintenance
- Collection of specimens
Affiliations
- Quality family time
- Hiking and backpacking
- Paddleboarding
- Mission trips
- Reading, painting, embroidery
- Playing with and walking my dog
- Traveling to see friends
- Learning guitar
- Assisting the ladies in my church twice a month with whatever they need
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- I have received recognition at the ER for patient safety
- I have been promoted to charge nurse
Certification
- I am BLS, ALS, and PALS certified
- I am stroke scale certified
- I have swift water rescue training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Olean General Hospital
10.2020 - Current
ER Technician
Olean General Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2022
CNA
Lakeview Nursing Home
Teacher
Chestnut Street Christian School
Grocery Store Cashier
The Grocery Stretcher
Newspaper Deliverer
The Bradford Era
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant
CA BOCES
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