SARAH D. Polley
Summary
Experienced and highly motivated Nurse Care Manager achieves expected outcomes, demonstrates leadership and serves as resource in management of clinically complex patients. Displays excellent interpersonal and team-building skills and collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses and members of healthcare team. Proficient and functional working knowledge of computer databases, electronic medical record systems and information technology.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Manager
LifeCare Hospice
01.2022 - Current
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Staff Development Coordinator
Wayne County Care Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new employees.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Researched and met with different representatives of different online training and performance programs and assisted with choosing one that best fit the Care Center
OR RN
Wooster Community Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Work within the perioperative area as a circulator and scrub nurse
- Scrubbed orthopedic, GYN, general, urology, and plastic cases
- Documented and provided care to surgical patients undergoing a variety of procedures within the surgical settings
- Taken call throughout the month
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Operating Room RN
Barberton Summa Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Performed all tasks in the operating roomwith a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes.
- Worked closely with surgeons and anesthesia to provide the best outcomes for patients in the surgical setting.
- Circulated and scrubbed general and gynecological surgical cases
ASC Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues Worked as part of the surgery team to ensure proper care and safety of patient of same day surgery and endoscopy patients.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Operating Room Nurse
Summa Health Systems
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Review patient history, assessment, verify consent, obtain materials, diagnostic images, have proper equipment in the room and have working knowledge of the surgery to be performed and how to use the equipment.
- Verify timeout is completed, make sure sterile technique is followed, and aid anesthesia with patient.
- Working knowledge of the instrumentation and anticipate instruments needed/assist surgeon.
- Documentation of care by various systems.
OB Scrub RN Samaritan Regional Health Systems
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Assisted in creating a brand new operating suite specifically designed for C-sections.
- Trained OB staff to circulate, scrub and recover C-sections.
- Provided care for postpartum moms and babies.
- Received babies in the labor and delivery room.
Operating Room Nurse
Aultman Orrville Hospital
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Circulate and scrub a variety of surgical procedures.
- Clean and sterilize surgical instruments after cases are completed.
- Recover patients following surgical and endoscopic procedures.
- Take 9-10 days of call throughout the month being available for any surgical, endoscopic, and OB emergencies.
Operating Room Nurse
Aultman Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Assist in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical interventions.
- Oversee the maintenance and sterilization of OR supplies and equipment.
- Anticipate the needs of surgeons and surgical team, and aid in operative procedures.
- From 2010-2011 oversaw GYN service. Updated surgeons preference cards, coordinated sales reps for cases, and oversaw staff members that specialized in GYN surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Malone University
Canton, Ohio2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aultman College of Nursing
Canton, Ohio05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bluffton College
Bluffton, Ohio05.2003
Skills
- Strong medical ethic
- Medical Chart Documentation
- Time Management
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Treatment Management
- Case Assessments
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competence
Timeline
Care Manager
LifeCare Hospice
01.2022 - Current
Staff Development Coordinator
Wayne County Care Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
OR RN
Wooster Community Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2021
Operating Room RN
Barberton Summa Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2017
ASC Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
09.2014 - 04.2017
Operating Room Nurse
Summa Health Systems
06.2014 - 09.2014
OB Scrub RN Samaritan Regional Health Systems
05.2012 - 06.2014
Operating Room Nurse
Aultman Orrville Hospital
05.2011 - 05.2012
Operating Room Nurse
Aultman Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Malone University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aultman College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Bluffton College
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