Kellie M. Sausman
Henderson,NV
Summary
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environment. Demonstrated ability to manage patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can contribute to effective team performance and organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mojave Mental Health
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Registered Nurse in outpatient psychiatric clinic – assessments, referrals, follow ups, daily injections, medication education, planning and implementing care
- Mental health emergency triage including legal 2000’s and transfer of care
Instructor
Complete Medical Consultants
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Instructor at American Heart Association training center
- Certified BLS and ACLS instructor
- Childcare educator for daycare workers in the state
- Childcare classes taught include pediatric illnesses and infections, SIDS, child abuse and neglect
- Developed and taught pediatric obesity awareness/prevention, activity, and nutrition class
- All classes approved and registered with the state of Nevada
RN Manager of Vaccines, Labs and Clinical Service
Nevada Health Center
02.2024 - Current
- Developed safe protocols for administering medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Facilitated the opening of two clinics including developing standard operating procedure for in house lab
- Educated staff on clinical safety policies and guidelines
- Organized learning sessions with vendors and partners
- Organized community outreach and events
- Provided oversight and clinical guidance for 23 federally qualified health clinics
- Managed inventory for private and state funded vaccines at all clinics
- Developed safe guidelines for inventory of vaccines
- Completed monthly lab rounding to evaluate safe care of all point of care lab tests
- Developed standard operating procedures on safe vaccine transport
- Developed workflow for clinical sites to safely transport vaccines
- Served as liaison for pharmaceutical companies, state inspectors and inventory management vendors
- Provided oversight and guidance for medical assistant training program
- Served as liaison between clinical services and operations department
- Regularly met with pharmaceutical companies regarding new and upcoming products and safety guidelines
Forensic Nurse
Nevada HealthRight
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Forensic nurse specializing in child sexual abuse and exploitation
- Completion of acute and delayed medical-forensic health exams on patients throughout their lifespan
- Collection of evidence for sexual assault evidence kits and completion of forensic photography per state and national guidelines
- Participate in consultations and provide education to law enforcement, child protective services and members of sexual assault response teams
- Oversight, maintaining and organizing inventory for two clinic sites
- Liaison for community resources
School Registered Nurse
Clark County School District
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Oversee approximately 4500 students daily with various medical concerns including but not limited to epilepsy, type 1 diabetes, asthma, blood disorders, severe food allergies and various mental health disorders
- Daily procedures including administering of insulin, oral medications, diabetic care, g-tube feeds and medication administration and nebulizer treatments
- Completion of special education health assessments and member of multidiscipline special education school team
- Develop and implement health procedures and goals for medically fragile students
- Member of the School RN Handbook Committee responsible for researching and establishing guidelines and protocols for school nursing
- Supervise and train school health aides and other unlicensed staff
- Member of mental health crisis team for each school assigned to
- Responsible for completing suicide protocols, self-harm interventions, and referring for outside care
- AED team leader responsible for training AED/CPR emergency team members
- Three years as team leader for team of 12 RN’s
- Student nurse liaison responsible for coordinating BSN students for community nursing rotation throughout the school district
- Reviewing and maintaining immunization records and coordinating care for students in need of updating immunization status
Community Health RN
Southern Nevada Health District
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Community Health RN for mass vaccine clinics throughout Las Vegas valley
Contracted RN
Freedom House Sober Living/Behavioral Health
06.2016 - 03.2021
- Contracted to provide TB testing and outside referrals for all incoming mental health and addiction patients
- Emergency medical and psychiatric care as needed
Registered Nurse
Bouari Clinic
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Registered Nurse in health, wellness, and weight loss clinic
- Weekly assessments of patients, assess daily medications and adjust dose per MD orders, administer injections, education, and teaching plans, refer patients to other health facilities
Mental Health Associate
Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
10.2006 - 07.2008
- Mental health group leader
- Organized and lead group sessions for inpatient psychiatric/addiction population
- Group topics included but not limited to- mental well-being, activities of daily life, physical health, medication information, goal setting, and stressors
- Documented and updated patient charts
- Assisted in admissions and discharge planning
Mental Health Technician (Adolescent Unit)
Carrier Clinic
07.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided direct patient care under supervision of registered nurses
- Performed admissions assessments, obtained vital signs, and documented patient information
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: Specialization in Forensic Nursing
Aspen University
03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Utica, NY12.2013
Diploma - Registered Nursing, Associates in Science degree
Muhlenberg School of Nursing and Union County College
Plainfield, NJ12.2009
Skills
- Basic life support
- Medical documentation
- Documentation and charting
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Health promotion
- Research utilization
- Laboratory maintenance
Certification
National Certification in School Nursing
Credentials
- MSN
- RN
- NCSN
Timeline
RN Manager of Vaccines, Labs and Clinical Service
Nevada Health Center
02.2024 - Current
Forensic Nurse
Nevada HealthRight
07.2022 - 02.2024
Community Health RN
Southern Nevada Health District
02.2021 - 05.2021
Contracted RN
Freedom House Sober Living/Behavioral Health
06.2016 - 03.2021
School Registered Nurse
Clark County School District
08.2014 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Mojave Mental Health
05.2012 - 08.2014
Instructor
Complete Medical Consultants
05.2012 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
Bouari Clinic
08.2010 - 01.2012
Mental Health Associate
Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
10.2006 - 07.2008
Mental Health Technician (Adolescent Unit)
Carrier Clinic
07.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College
Diploma - Registered Nursing, Associates in Science degree
Muhlenberg School of Nursing and Union County College
Master of Science - Nursing: Specialization in Forensic Nursing
Aspen University
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