Daphne Holland Sawyer
Odenville,AL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. To seek and maintain part-time remote position that offers professional challenges for a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Clinical Care Coordinator
UAB Medicine
01.2024 - Current
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
- Championed patient advocacy, ensuring that the unique needs and preferences of each individual were respected and addressed throughout the care process.
- Facilitated timely access to appropriate healthcare services by assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to specialists.
- Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting processes.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical interventions, ensuring accurate records for continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined communication between multidisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resource utilization, reducing costs while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Scheduled surgeries, procedures, tests, and ensured patients perscriptions were sent to the appropriate pharmacy.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Working with a PA managed established patients and new referrals for 2 doctors in a clinical setting.
RN Circulator
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using Cerner
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Soliant Healthcare
05.2022 - 05.2023
- I have worked several contracts as a circulator in the operating room in multiple hospitals
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- I have experience in multiple services
- I am familiar with computer charting as well as various types of surgical equipment.
- Identified patient needs and determined priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse; Relief Charge Nurse
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Worked in a department that included the fifth floor PACU with up to twelve spots and the seventh floor PACU with up to 28 spots
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
Circulator, Surgery
North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory
11.2015 - 06.2020
- I was responsible for the complete patient safety while in the operating room; including but not limited to safety from physical injury related to positioning, and the five rights
- Identified patient needs and determined priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assisted with patient respiratory needs by administering oxygen, inserting OPA's and applying suction and jaw thrust.
Shift Supervisor and Treatment Nurse
River Place Nursing Center
03.2018 - 09.2019
- As the Shift Supervisor I was responsible for the safety of approximately sixty-three residents as well as the evaluation decision of escalation of care to the emergency room when needed
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- I also carried out the various duties of the treatment nurse.
Intensive Care Unit
Merit Health Gilmore Memorial
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Prepare patients for surgical and radiological procedures regularly
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Transfer patients to other facilities as needed
Home Health: Field Nurse
Keller Home Health/LHC
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Providing patient education on medications, disease processes, and safety was an ability I excelled at
- Procuring various samples needed for lab work was a regular part of the nursing visit
- I excelled in the autonomous environment of home health nursing and exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.
Intensive Care Unit, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
On Assignment (now medical solutions)
10.2009 - 12.2009
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Skilled in bedside monitoring and ventilators
- I exhibited motivation and dedication by providing the quality of care to each patient.
Intensive Care Unit, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
On Assignment (now medical solutions)
08.2008 - 12.2008
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Skilled in bedside monitoring and ventilators
- I exhibited motivation and dedication by providing the quality of care to each patient.
Critical Care Unit
North Mississippi Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Huntsville Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Intensive Care Unit/Step Down PRN
Helen Keller Hospital
11.2006 - 10.2007
- As a second job while working at HH provided care for ventilated patients, post-op patients, and DKA patients
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN -
University Of North Alabama
12.2005
Skills
- Process Evaluation
- Care Coordination
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Patient Consultation
- Student Precepting
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
Accomplishments
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
Certification
- Alabama, Daphne Lynn Holland
- Mississippi
Certifications And Proficiencies - Certifications
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- CPAN
Affiliations
- American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification
- Association of periOperative Registered Nurse
Timeline
RN-Clinical Care Coordinator
UAB Medicine
01.2024 - Current
RN Circulator
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Soliant Healthcare
05.2022 - 05.2023
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse; Relief Charge Nurse
University Of Alabama At Birmingham Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2022
Shift Supervisor and Treatment Nurse
River Place Nursing Center
03.2018 - 09.2019
Circulator, Surgery
North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory
11.2015 - 06.2020
Intensive Care Unit
Merit Health Gilmore Memorial
11.2014 - 11.2015
Home Health: Field Nurse
Keller Home Health/LHC
04.2010 - 04.2011
Intensive Care Unit, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
On Assignment (now medical solutions)
10.2009 - 12.2009
Intensive Care Unit, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
On Assignment (now medical solutions)
08.2008 - 12.2008
Critical Care Unit
North Mississippi Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2008
Intensive Care Unit/Step Down PRN
Helen Keller Hospital
11.2006 - 10.2007
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Huntsville Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN -
University Of North Alabama
- Alabama, Daphne Lynn Holland
- Mississippi
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