KERRI SABO
Summary
Registered nurse with specialization in perioperative services, recognized for coordinating comprehensive patient care and implementing evidence-based protocols. Demonstrated success in clinical supervision, developing educational tools, and leading initiatives that enhance patient safety and operational efficiency in surgical departments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Services
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
Houston, Texas
10.2024 - Current
- Provided evidence-based care for patients in perioperative departments, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Assisted anesthesia with regional nerve blocks by assessing, educating, and preparing patients.
- Coordinated patient care across perioperative departments and external medical offices.
- Developed unit procedures to align with national safety goals and accreditation standards.
- Implemented reference guides and educational tools for staff training on new protocols.
- Conducted chart audits to evaluate risks associated with surgical cases and complications.
- Facilitated scheduling adjustments to optimize case loads, enhancing physician and patient satisfaction.
- Developed pre-admission testing pilot program, reducing day-of-surgery cancellations.
1099 Employee for Nursing Per Diem Shifts
Medley
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to provide safe, evidence-based patient care.
- Educated, prepared, and discharged patients through effective problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Dispersed medications while advocating for patient needs and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Managed infusion therapies including IV immunoglobulins, antibiotics, and TPN.
- Performed pre-admission testing by obtaining health histories and reviewing home medications.
- Assisted in pre-operative procedures across multiple specialties including orthopedics and cardiology.
- Provided clinic and telephone triage support within internal medicine settings.
- Delivered post-anesthesia care in recovery for diverse surgical procedures.
Perioperative RN
Pearland Surgery Center
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Delivered evidence-based care in perioperative departments, prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
- Coordinated care among operating room anesthesia and endoscopy teams to enhance efficiency.
- Educated pre-surgical patients on home care expectations and postoperative best practices.
- Prepared charts for seamless transitions throughout surgical processes.
- Conducted rounds in perioperative departments while maintaining accurate daily logs.
- Obtained and reviewed medical clearances and lab results for scheduled surgeries.
- Assisted anesthesia with regional nerve blocks by preparing, educating, and discharging patients.
- Developed and enforced unit procedures to align with national patient safety goals.
Perioperative Nurse
Medical Solutions
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered evidence-based care for patients in perioperative departments, including preoperative, PACU, endoscopy, and PAT.
- Assisted anesthesia with regional nerve blocks by assessing, educating, preparing, recovering, and discharging outpatient surgical patients.
- Obtained and reviewed medical clearance along with pre-operative lab results for scheduled surgeries.
- Educated pre-surgical patients on expectations, needs, and home care best practices post-surgery.
- Developed and implemented unit procedures to ensure compliance with national patient safety goals.
- Coordinated care across perioperative departments including operating room, endoscopy, anesthesia, and physician offices.
- Maintained personal practice standards while promoting patient health and safety based on assessments.
- Prepared charts to streamline workflow and enhance patient documentation accuracy.
Lead PACU Nurse
Fort Bend Surgery Center of OakBend
Sugar Land, TX
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Assessed, educated, and discharged patients post-surgery utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Coordinated care across perioperative departments, including operating room, endoscopy, anesthesia, and physicians.
- Implemented interventions based on comprehensive health history assessments and patient comorbidities.
- Maintained compliance with national safety goals and Joint Commission requirements through developed unit procedures.
- Conducted EOC rounds across all perioperative departments while documenting daily unit logs.
- Trained new hires and existing staff on compliance standards and best practices in perioperative care.
- Distributed medications according to established protocols to enhance patient safety.
Perioperative Clinical Coordinator
Oak Bend Medical Center
Richmond, TX
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Delivered evidence-based care for patients in perioperative surgical services, ensuring safety and proper recovery.
- Assisted anesthesia with regional nerve blocks by assessing, educating, and preparing patients for outpatient procedures.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care across departments to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Ensured compliance with Joint Commission standards and national patient safety goals within all perioperative departments.
- Developed orientation programs and reference guides for new staff, improving onboarding efficiency.
- Performed chart audits to evaluate compliance and assess risks associated with surgical cases.
- Created patient education tools to prepare individuals for surgery and facilitate home recovery.
- Implemented training programs for staff to align with department and hospital HCAHPS goals.
Perioperative Nurse
Surgical Care Affiliates / Inov8 Surgical
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered safe, evidence-based care for outpatient total joint replacement patients.
- Assisted anesthesia with regional nerve blocks and spinal anesthesia.
- Educated patients on home medications in relation to surgical procedures.
- Obtained and reviewed medical clearances and lab results for surgery-ready patients.
- Led joint camp sessions to prepare patients for surgery and recovery.
- Taught pre-surgical patients about expectations, needs, and best practices for joint replacements.
- Assessed and instructed proper ambulation techniques using assistive devices.
- Promoted patient health and safety through critical problem-solving and appropriate interventions.
RN II - Perioperative Services
Houston Methodist Hospital
Sugar Land, TX
02.2007 - 10.2019
- Delivered evidence-based care in perioperative departments, including preop, PACU, endo, and PAT.
- Assisted anesthesia with regional nerve blocks by preparing, assessing, educating, recovering, and discharging patients.
- Conducted preoperative interviews to gather comprehensive health histories.
- Reviewed and educated patients regarding home medications related to upcoming surgeries.
- Obtained cardiac and medical clearances before surgical procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Evaluated lab results and EKGs prior to surgery for necessary care orders or clearances.
- Advocated for patients by implementing appropriate interventions based on assessments and co-morbidities.
- Promoted health and safety during outpatient surgical pain management and endoscopy procedures.
RN II, Medical-Surgical Department
Houston Methodist Hospital
Sugarland, TX
02.2006 - 10.2019
- Assessed and educated medical-surgical and cardiovascular patients on care protocols.
- Planned care for post-surgical and acutely ill patients with multiple co-morbidities.
- Utilized critical thinking to develop appropriate interventions for patient health and safety.
- Distributed medications accurately, adhering to established protocols.
- Advocated for patients' needs to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Implemented comprehensive care strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in clinical decision-making.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary.
RN Staff Nurse
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2003 - 02.2007
- Monitored telemetry to track patient vitals and detect abnormalities.
- Assessed and educated patients on care plans and medication regimens.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and schedules.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and support on medical-surgical floor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2018
Associates Degree - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX09-2003
Skills
- IV insertion and telemetry assessment
- Endoscopy nursing
- Anesthesia assistance
- Surgical coordination
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Medication management and evidence-based care
- Clinical supervision and regulatory adherence
- Infection control and quality assurance
- EMR management and Epic proficiency
- Healthcare software expertise
- Emergency response and critical thinking
- Problem solving and troubleshooting
- Organization and time management
- Team collaboration and effective communication
- Interpersonal communication and conflict resolution
- Patient support and teaching
- Attention to detail and adaptability
Certification
- Certified Ambulatory Peri-Anesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
- Certified Basic Life Support & Automatic External Defibrillator (BLS), AHA
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), AHA
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), AHA
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
- CAPA
Volunteer Experience
- I CARE in ACTION program through Houston Methodist Hospital System
- Volunteered at Brookwood Community helping the mentally challenged and disabled population utilize skills to express creativity and remain stimulated.
- Oakland Elementary Career Day presentation advocating nursing careers.
- Volunteer for field trip chaperone, book fair assistant, coordinating with other parents to ensure quality activities for children.
- Troop leader for Girl Scouts
Electronic Medical Record
- EPIC
- PROVATION
Profile
Reaching beyond to achieve higher outstanding education to help ensure most current evidence-based practice; committed to the highest standards including accountability, involvement, dedication, communication with staff members and critical thinking skills., Nurse Staffing Committee Member and Co-Chair, Culture Committee Member, Relief Charge Nurse; Responsible for Appropriate Patient Assignments., Preceptor to New Nurses, No Harm Council: Council Member and Unit Safety Champion- promoting patient safety and developing an Outpatient Fall Program for the Perioperative Departments, Preparing and Delivering Staff In-Service Education workshops for both the unit and No Harm Council Members, Performing Chart Audits, Performing Chart Reviews, ASPAN Member, TPAN Member
Timeline
Perioperative Services
Kelsey Seybold Clinic
10.2024 - Current
Perioperative RN
Pearland Surgery Center
09.2024 - 10.2024
Perioperative Nurse
Medical Solutions
06.2024 - 08.2024
1099 Employee for Nursing Per Diem Shifts
Medley
04.2024 - Current
Lead PACU Nurse
Fort Bend Surgery Center of OakBend
03.2020 - 04.2024
Perioperative Clinical Coordinator
Oak Bend Medical Center
03.2020 - 04.2024
Perioperative Nurse
Surgical Care Affiliates / Inov8 Surgical
12.2019 - 03.2020
RN II - Perioperative Services
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2007 - 10.2019
RN II, Medical-Surgical Department
Houston Methodist Hospital
02.2006 - 10.2019
RN Staff Nurse
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
10.2003 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program
Lamar University
Associates Degree - Nursing
Houston Community College