Sabrina Whatley-Gross, R.N., B.S.N.
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with exceptional background of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Experience in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex medical conditions. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and nursing specialties.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Registered Nurse
Carenational Health System
Waukesha, WI
12.2020 - Current
- COVID Pandemic tester in response to medical needs of community
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected laboratory specimens and performed lab testing.
- Monitored patient vital signs and respond to abnormal results as appropriate.
- Managed all functions of satellite lab including ordering of supplies and equipment.
- Taught patients about tests, illness, resources and follow up.
- Performed independently in fast paced environment
Medical Operations Supervisor
Grifols Biomat USA
Milwaukee, WI
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Stabilize and treat all donor reactions on floor. Communicate with Medical Director concerning physical findings and donor reactions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Motivated and supervised 7 nurses in regions top performing center.
- Ordered all equipment and pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Redesigned workflow processes for improved efficiency, donations received and overall employee and donor satisfaction.
Clinical Nurse
St Joseph Medical Clinic
Waukesha, WI
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed clinical and educational services focused on wellness and prevention for medical non-profit serving uninsured and low income population.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Preceptor for nursing students fulfilling requirements in Community Nursing rotation
- Active member of 3 community coalitions
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
Professional Review Nurse
CorVel
Waukesha, WI
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Assisted in creating and maintaining internal Access databases supporting office's internal processes.
- Analyzed medical and surgical records/itemization to billed medical codes to ensure accurate billing.
- Utilized medical knowledge and expertise of complex procedures and performed tests to determine medical necessity or inclusion in other billed codes.
- Scheduled and tracked deadlines of reports due for customer and court cases.
- Used electronic systems for data entry, tracking and analysis.
- Maintained organized and efficient document flows by using excellent planning and multitasking skills.
- Worked with internal team members to remedy issues with preemptive solutions.
- Communicated with clients to review contracts, answer questions and determine special circumstances.
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Franklin, WI
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Orthopedics, medical-surgical, telemetry unit
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Cared for patients in 24-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Inpatient Registered Nurse
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Medical-surgical, telemetry, orthopedic, neurological and trauma patients.
- Oversaw delivery of care for 4-6 patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Inpatient Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Community Memorial Hospital
Menomonee Falls, WI
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Contract Travel RN
American Mobile Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Direct nursing care on inpatient care units including medical-surgical, oncology, bone marrow transplant and research in NIH affiliated facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic; St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester, MN
2001.02 - 2002.06
- Applied nursing care to meet needs of bariatric, colorectal surgery patients in challenging 32 bed environment.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and different therapies to 4-6 patients in line with physician orders and treatment plans
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI01.2001
High School Diploma -
Holland High School
Holland, MI06.1994
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Test Interpretations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Student Precepting
- Medication Administration
- Patient Examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy and education
Certification
- WI Nursing License
- BLS
Sierra Club, Waukesha County Green Team, volunteer
Volunteer with Randall Stem Academy, environmental activist and educator for health related causes
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Contract Registered Nurse
Carenational Health System
12.2020 - Current
Medical Operations Supervisor
Grifols Biomat USA
06.2018 - 12.2020
Clinical Nurse
St Joseph Medical Clinic
05.2016 - 06.2018
Professional Review Nurse
CorVel
09.2013 - 12.2017
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2011
Inpatient Registered Nurse
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2009
Inpatient Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Community Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
Contract Travel RN
American Mobile Healthcare
01.2002 - 01.2007
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic; St. Mary’s Hospital
2001.02 - 2002.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Holland High School
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