Savanna Hartbarger

Registered Nurse with over eight years of diverse clinical experience, complemented by prior service as a paramedic, bringing a strong foundation in emergency medicine and rapid clinical decision-making. Extensive background across high-acuity and specialty settings including Emergency Department, Pre-Op, PACU, Outpatient Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology. Demonstrates adaptability and clinical proficiency in both fast-paced acute care environments and longitudinal outpatient care.

Experienced adjunct faculty member for paramedic students, teaching pathophysiology and pharmacology with a focus on translating complex concepts into practical, real-world application. Proven leadership skills developed through roles as a preceptor and charge nurse, with strengths in team coordination, mentoring, workflow management, and conflict resolution. Recognized for clinical judgment, collaborative communication, and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Outpatient RN

Medical University of South Carolina

Mt. Pleasant 07/2025 – 02/2026

Managed nephrology, rheumatology, and pulmonology in-basket messaging responses; facilitated patient

rooming and medication administration; prepared nephrology and pulmonology patients; and participated in

cross-training across various departments.

AOP GI Clinic, Triage RN

VCU Health

Richmond 11/2023 – 05/2024

Evaluated and triaged calls for routine clinic follow-ups and emergent care; collaborated directly with GI

providers, the nutrition clinic, the TPN clinic, and other multidisciplinary teams.

PACU/Preop, Critical Care Clin IV RN

Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Francis Medical Center

Midlothian 09/2020 – 11/2023

Conducted comprehensive assessments for pediatric and adult patients; administered medications and placed

IV lines; utilized ConnectCare Optime for documentation; supervised recovery of post-operative patients from

general anesthesia and conscious sedation; served as a preceptor and relief charge nurse, as required.

Clin II RN

Westchester Freestanding Emergency Department

Midlothian 01/2020 – 09/2020

Performed all responsibilities equivalent to previous SFMC ER RN roles; further responsibilities encompassed

arterial blood gas acquisition, BiPAP and ventilator setup and management, medication compounding, as well as

labor, delivery, and neonatal nursing care.

Emergency Department, Critical Care RN

St. Francis Medical Center

Midlothian 02/2018 – 01/2020

Executed nursing assessments on adult and pediatric patients; provided nursing care across various levels from

fast track to intensive care; titrated critical care IV drip medications; managed conscious sedation nursing care;

triaged patients; precepted paramedic and nursing students; and acted as a relief charge nurse in the ED.

Paramedic Program, Adjunct Faculty

John Tyler Community College

Chester 08/2018 – 08/2019

Instructed second-year paramedic students through hybrid classes in advanced pathophysiology and advanced

pharmacology, incorporating both online instruction and in-class labs and simulations.

Paramedic

St. Francis Emergency Department

Midlothian 07/2014 – 02/2018

Performed phlebotomy, IV-line placement, splinting, patient transport, telemetry monitoring, and EMR

documentation; further engaged in precepting new ED techs, paramedics, and paramedic students, along with

participating in training for new skills such as ultrasound-guided IV placement.

EDUCATION

Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond 2022 – Present

RN to BSN

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing

Richmond 2018 – 2022

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

John Tyler Community College

Midlothian 2015 – 2017

Master of Arts - Human Services Counseling/Crisis Response & Trauma track

Liberty University

Lynchburg 2013 – 2015

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Roanoke 2011 – 2013

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic

Central Virginia Community College

Lynchburg 2009 – 2011