Michele Sauers
Port Ewen,NY
Summary
Diligent RN and Nursing Supervisor with experience overseeing nursing staff and ensuring high quality patient care. Proven track record in enhancing patient care quality through effective communication and safe medication administration. Skilled in staff mentoring, problem solving, multi-tasking, organization, and crisis intervention, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes teamwork, ethical practice, and optimal health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Cornerstone Treatment Facility
04.2024 - Current
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 30 nurses and support personnel.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Supervised staff of 7 registered nurses, 20 licensed practical nurses
- Reduced medication errors by establishing a thorough double-checking system for medication administration.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication of pertinent patient information during handoffs.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- HIPAA compliance
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Responsible for managing records and dispensing narcotic medications used in the treatment of SUD
RN
Cornerstone Treatment Facility
08.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Treatment Facility
06.2022 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls
- phlebotomy
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Alliance
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Ulster
Stone Ridge, NY05-2023
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient treatment planning
- Medical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Electronic medical records
- Disease prevention education
- Quality improvement
- Medication administration
- Ethical practice
- Staff scheduling
- Policy enforcement
- Staff mentoring and coaching
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient education and advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Staff assignments
- Task delegation
- Crisis intervention
- Staff supervision
- Corrective action implementation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Cornerstone Treatment Facility
04.2024 - Current
RN
Cornerstone Treatment Facility
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Treatment Facility
06.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Health Alliance
10.2018 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Ulster
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