Sabrina Wirth
Morrow,GA
Summary
Clinical Nurse III with experience delivering nursing care to propel desired patient outcomes. Expert at patient care planning, colleague communication and administering direct patient care. Compassionate patient advocate and quick-thinking problem solver with excellent judgment. Knowledgeable Clinical Nurse III with 34 plus years of experience in neonatal to gerontological nursing[Area of expertise]. Implementing best practices and using clinical data to improve delivery of care. Offering background in both hospital and clinic settings
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse III
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
02.2021 - Current
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based care plans.
- Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
- Provided post-operative care and education to patients and families.
- Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors' orders or CRNP orders.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals and service providers to drive optimal patient care.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
- Offered clinical recommendations to physicians, other healthcare providers or healthcare organizations.
Clinic Manager/RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for supporting and driving FMS quality standards through meeting all ESRD regulatory requirements
- Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care for dialysis unit
- Planned, coordinated all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient and acted as the liaison for patient care as per the disease management agreement, including initial and ongoing validation of member eligibility
- Works with payor case managers to facilitate timely workup of patients for access management, dialysis services, patient education, hospitalizations, and kidney transplantation as appropriate
- When required, act as the initial RN Case Manager, working as a Tech, and administer medication as required
- Responsible for overseeing performance of all licensed personnel, direct patient care staff, reporting indirect patient care personnel as assigned, and when necessary, technical staff
- Perform evaluation and sign off on payroll
- Ensures regular and effective communication with all physicians, Medical Director, Director of Operations, and Regional Vice President.
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered care to patients who are often dealing with multiple co-morbidities which required unique treatment plans and the ability to leverage a broad range of nursing skills and knowledge
- Oversee up to 12 patients at a given time and up to 3 Patient Care Technicians who assist with patient observations, measuring stats and machine set-up
- Delivered hemodialysis to in-patients with chronic kidney disease
- Average Patient to Nurse Ratio is 2:1 or 1:1.
Charge Nurse /Skilled Nursing/Adult Mental Health
Georgia Regional Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Administered prescribed medications, note times, and amounts on clients' charts
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care plans while maintaining accurate, detailed reports and client records
- Modified client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions
- Monitored all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity
- Monitored records, reported symptoms, and changed in clients' conditions
- Observed nurses and visited clients to ensure that proper nursing care are provided.
Preceptor
South Fulton Hospital
01.1990 - 01.2012
- Level III NICU experience with critically ill premature newborns
- Facilitated while helping new and current team members meet the essential functions of the Clinical Services Team Member job
- Adheres to the CVFP practices, policies and procedures
- Serve as a resource by guiding new and current team members to appropriate resource materials and management when appropriate
- Mentored new NICU graduates from the Versant Program
- Supervised and Lead the day shift
- Worked in neonatal intensive care unit, caring for very small or very sick newborn babies and patients within the high-risk unit observing, assessing their general condition, measuring while recording vital signs, recording reason(s) for visit, documenting review of systems and changes in patient conditions in the electronic medical record.
Staff Nurse/Surgical Nurse in Level III NICU
Children’s Healthcare
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Specialized in neurological, spinal and GI surgeries, while providing continuous life support, comprehensive care, critical medical and surgical care
- Provided mechanical ventilation and high-frequency mechanical ventilation
- Performed minor surgical procedures, such as umbilical vessel catheterization and have pediatric surgical centers on site or close by to complete major surgeries, including PDA ligation and bowel surgery to treat NEC
- Administer medications, perform complex procedures, work with complicated technology, and consult with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate all aspects of a patient’s care
- In the midst of all of these tasks, comfort the infants while providing education and reassurance to families
- Transported newborns to a higher level regional unit if a complex surgery is needed or to transport to a lower level facility once the baby's condition improves
- Participated in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness
- Participated in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice
- Provided oversights for nursing care given by unlicensed personnel, while retaining accountability for patient care quality
- Completed orientation, initial assessment, mandatory education, and annual competency assessment requirements.
Charge Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Fresenius Kidney Care
- Provided day to day guidance, support, and direction to direct patient care staff in a 20-chair outpatient facility
- Ensured compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies
- Approved or disapproved time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator
- Accessed fistulas, grafts, and central venous catheters while promoting and assisting with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Initiated dialysis treatment and intervene medically as needed while communicating and working with a multidisciplinary team.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Georgia Baptist School of Nursing
01.1989
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Treatment Coordination
- Patient Testing
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Intake and Discharge
- Family Education
- Quality Assurance
- Team Supervision
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
Timeline
Clinical Nurse III
Emory University Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Clinic Manager/RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
01.2015 - 01.2016
Charge Nurse /Skilled Nursing/Adult Mental Health
Georgia Regional Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse/Surgical Nurse in Level III NICU
Children’s Healthcare
01.2001 - 01.2007
Preceptor
South Fulton Hospital
01.1990 - 01.2012
Charge Nurse/Clinical Coordinator
Fresenius Kidney Care
Diploma in Nursing -
Georgia Baptist School of Nursing
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