Brian L. Sager
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience delivering exceptional patient care across diverse settings, including progressive care, home health, orthopedics, and oncology. Certified in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS, with a proven track record in patient assessment, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for outstanding patient advocacy and leadership, including the 2021 Kansas City Regional Home Care Association Outstanding Associate Award. Seeking to contribute clinical expertise and compassion to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse, PCU/ICU
AdventHealth South Overland Park
Overland Park, KS
01.2021 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive care to 6–8 intermediate-level patients per shift, including stroke and myocardial infarction cases, ensuring timely interventions and accurate documentation using Epic EMR.
- Perform relief charge nurse duties in PCU and ICU, overseeing up to 12 staff members and coordinating patient flow to maintain unit efficiency.
- Implement evidence-based protocols, reducing patient recovery times by 15% through proactive monitoring and care planning.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, improving compliance rates by 20%.
RN Case Manager / Ostomy Management Specialist
Spectrum Home Health
Kansas City, KS
01.2011 - 01.2021
- Coordinated home health services for 25–30 patients weekly, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Specialized in ostomy care, training 100+ patients in self-management techniques, achieving 90% independence in ostomy care within 6 weeks.
- Certified as Ostomy Management Specialist (2015) through Wound Care Education Institute, enhancing patient outcomes in complex wound care.
- Streamlined case management processes, reducing readmission rates by 10% through effective discharge planning.
RN, Geriatric Behavioral Health
St. Anthony’s Senior Care
Kansas City, KS
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided psychiatric care to 10–15 geriatric patients daily in an inpatient setting, administering medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
- Supervised 5 LPNs and Mental Health Aides per shift, ensuring adherence to care protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurse practitioners, and social workers to develop holistic care plans, improving patient stabilization rates by 25%.
Clinical Resource RN / Emergency Department Nurse / Orthopedic Post-Op RN / Med-Surg RN
St. Luke’s South
Overland Park, KS
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Served as Clinical Resource RN, supporting 50+ nurses across departments with training and troubleshooting, improving staff competency by 30%.
- Triaged and prioritized care for 20–30 emergency department patients daily, initiating treatments and coordinating admissions/transfers.
- Managed post-operative care for 8–10 orthopedic patients per shift, achieving a 95% patient satisfaction rate.
- Coordinated medical-surgical care for 6–8 patients, including admissions, assessments, and discharges, using Cerner EMR.
Orthopedic RN
Kansas City Orthopedic Institute
Kansas City, KS
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Provided post-operative care to 10–12 orthopedic patients daily, monitoring recovery and administering treatments.
- Supervised 4 LPNs and aides, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and reducing medication errors by 15%.
- Earned Orthopedic Nurse Certification (ONC) in 2009, enhancing expertise in musculoskeletal care.
Oncology RN
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Shawnee, KS
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Delivered acute care to 6–8 oncology patients per shift, administering chemotherapy, radiation, and post-operative treatments.
- Collaborated with oncologists to monitor treatment efficacy, reducing adverse reactions by 10% through proactive interventions.
Med-Surg RN
Overland Park Regional Hospital Center
Overland Park, KS
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Managed care for 6–8 medical-surgical patients per shift, coordinating with physicians for admissions, treatments, and discharges.
- Improved patient satisfaction by 20% through effective communication and education on care plans.
Infantry
Kansas Army National Guard
Kansas City, KS
01.1990 - 01.1998
- Coordinated team responses to natural disasters and high-pressure situations, developing leadership and crisis management skills.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS01.1998
Associate Degree - Biology
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS01.1996
Skills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Electronic medical records management
- Wound and ostomy care
- Stroke and cardiac management
- Leadership and staff supervision
- Infection control protocols
Affiliations
American Nurses Association, Member, 2015–Present
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Kansas, [Enter License Number], Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, [Enter Date]
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, [Enter Date]
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 03/25/21
- Ostomy Management Specialist, Wound Care Education Institute, 2015 (Past)
- Orthopedic Nurse Certified (ONC), 2009 (Past)
References
Available upon request.
Awards
Outstanding Associate Award, Kansas City Regional Home Care Association, 03/25/21
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse / Relief Charge Nurse, PCU/ICU
AdventHealth South Overland Park
01.2021 - Current
RN, Geriatric Behavioral Health
St. Anthony’s Senior Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
RN Case Manager / Ostomy Management Specialist
Spectrum Home Health
01.2011 - 01.2021
Clinical Resource RN / Emergency Department Nurse / Orthopedic Post-Op RN / Med-Surg RN
St. Luke’s South
01.2007 - 01.2011
Orthopedic RN
Kansas City Orthopedic Institute
01.2003 - 01.2007
Oncology RN
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2003
Med-Surg RN
Overland Park Regional Hospital Center
01.1998 - 01.2000
Infantry
Kansas Army National Guard
01.1990 - 01.1998
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Associate Degree - Biology
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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