Sabrina Watson
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pain Documentation Compliance Officer
US Navy
- Conducted monthly chart audits ensuring appropriate documentation meeting Joint Commission standard
- Excellent customer service skills frequently cited on inpatient satisfaction surveys and maintained a 99% customer satisfaction rating
- As the Infection Control Officer gathered and analyzed data every month to improve the Hospital’s initiative for safe patient care.
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Liaised with risk management, internal audit and employee services departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
- Gathered, organized and evaluated data to make accurate assessments of current operations.
- Monitored compliance with processes, policies, procedures and standards in regards to collection and management of annual contributions from shareholder companies.
- Prepared training programs to improve compliance at all levels.
- Oversaw proper maintenance and dissemination of filing documentation as well as records and reports for review by various departments.
- Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities.
Charge Nurse
Naval Hospital Yokosuka
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Effectively oversaw direct patient care for a 15-bed Multi-Service Ward as Charge RN
- Plan and participated in outpatient infusions, aseptic wound care, and follow up appointments for patients and their family members
- Taught 36 personnel on medication administration, diabetic emergencies, nasal gastric tube placement, and feeding activities at Annual Unit skills fair to increase clinical practice skills and knowledge base
- Revised the hospital's restraint policy and taught 200 personnel during Hospital Orientation, which improved compliance by 100% with Joint Commission benchmarks
- Served as acting Nurse Manager during the incumbent's absence due to her strong ethical standards and excellent communication skills.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
Clinic Nurse
Naval Hospital Yokosuka
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitored and detected patient health problems and respond by solving issues to prevent potential complications
- Cared for wounds, cuts, blisters, and abrasions with first aid, cleaning, and bandaging
- In addition, assisted providers with surgical procedures
- Coordinated clinical services for seven providers in primary care, ensuring safe and timely delivery of patient care in 20,000 outpatient encounters
- Hand-selected as Clinic Manager for the Mental Health Clinic
- Astutely monitored schedules and templates to improve access despite a 20% reduction in workforce.
- Verified work of subordinates against quality guidelines.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Clinic Manager
Naval Hospital Pensacola
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assessed over 3,000 patients to identify physical, psychological, teaching, and environmental needs before the procedure in the pain management clinic
- Assessed patients to identify their physical, psychological, and environmental needs before the procedure in the pain management clinic
- Scheduled appointments, managed supplies, and oversaw the maintenance of pain management devices
- Provided excellent business oversight in support of four providers completing 2,000 high-quality pain management encounters following organization policies.
Staff Nurse
Naval Hospital Pensacola
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Invested more than 100 hours mentoring novice nurses resulting in the successful completion of nursing competencies
- Familiarized 22 staff members with equipment and processes resulting in the significant improvement of quality and timing of response of codes
- Capitalized on technology, led the transition to computerized tracking of APU/Endoscopy post-operative follow up through innovation and creativity, resulting in a 75% decrease in call back errors.
Staff Nurse
Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Aided Training Department in annual education training for all inpatient staff on the importance of hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and isolation precautions
- Selected as the Controlled Substance Inventory Board, which oversees the hospital compliance with federal controlled substance standards
- Reviewed 50 controlled substances records and maintained strict accountability
- Developed a customer service competency card for all fellow hospital staff that optimized patient/staff relations and led a performance improvement project.
Staff Nurse
Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Staff Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Staff nurse on an acute care 26-bed Telemetry Unit; collaborated with Physicians, Health Care Team, and Nursing Supervisor to facilitate the delivery of safe and efficient patient care for up to six specialized patients per shift
- Coordinated and provided care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in a complex inpatient unit that deals with a variety of co-morbidities
- Directed, delegated, and coordinated the care of assigned personnel.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing in Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
2008
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Implantable Pacemakers
- Teaching Material Preparation
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership Abilities
- Supervising Students
- Competency-Based Education
- Medical Emergency Response
- Program Goals
Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support, BLS (AHA) (2018 -Present)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ACLS (AHA) (2019 – Present)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Naval Hospital Yokosuka
01.2017 - 01.2019
Clinic Nurse
Naval Hospital Yokosuka
01.2015 - 01.2017
Clinic Manager
Naval Hospital Pensacola
01.2013 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse
Naval Hospital Pensacola
01.2012 - 01.2013
Staff Nurse
Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2011 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse
Naval Medical Center San Diego
01.2009 - 01.2011
Staff Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
Pain Documentation Compliance Officer
US Navy
Master of Science - Nursing in Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
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