Sally Honess
Mentor On The Lake,OH
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse career professional with more than 25 years’ experience providing highest quality of nursing care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for both patients and families. Skilled in assessing health status and collaborating to develop diagnosis and plan of care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Knowledgeable about EMR charting in Epic, medication administrations and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and critical care experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Staff Nurse, RN, MSN
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Euclid Hospital
Euclid, Ohio
03.2009 - Current
- Participated in unit-specific quality improvement efforts to enhance patient satisfaction with quality of care and service through research and evidence-based practices.
- Participated in hospital code teams; code blue team, rapid response team, and stroke teams.
- Performed complete patient assessments on admission and communicated findings and results to providers to establish plan of care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Clinical Nurse Preceptor, RN, MSN
Bryant & Stratton College
Parma, Ohio
05.2022 - Current
- Precepted new BSN nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
Homecare Licensed Practical Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Home Care And Hospice Care
Independence, OH
06.1995 - 02.2009
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- End of life care.
- referral and insurance intake.
Staff Nurse, CLPN
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Sub-acute Unit
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2005 - 12.2005
- 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.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University, Online
Minneapolis, MN11.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OHBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix, Online
Phoenix, AZ08.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame College
South Euclid, OHNo Degree - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- ACLS and BLS certified
- Stoke certified
- Ultra-sound guided venous access trained
- VARN nurse
- A-line and Central line set up and assistance
- EKG monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Ventilator monitoring and support, and supplemental oxygen administration
- Medication prep and administration, IV, IM, PO, Rectal, Topical; Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient and family Education of disease processes, prevention, and treatments in critical care setting
- Charge nurse responsibilities
Additional Information
Community and Volunteer Services
- Prince of Peace Church
Community Outreach, Mentor and Chesterland, Ohio;
www.lovegodblesspeople.com.
Community Outreach, Bare Bones Church, Ohio
Assisted with Pastoral duties
Worship Team
Treasurer
Hearts 2 Hands, a community focused outreach, (www.hearts2hands.info).
Convoy of Hope, volunteer for Lake County, Ohio.
- Project Hope for the Homeless
Volunteer, Lake County, Ohio
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Preceptor, RN, MSN
Bryant & Stratton College
05.2022 - Current
Unit Staff Nurse, RN, MSN
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Euclid Hospital
03.2009 - Current
Staff Nurse, CLPN
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Sub-acute Unit
01.2005 - 12.2005
Homecare Licensed Practical Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Home Care And Hospice Care
06.1995 - 02.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University, Online
No Degree - Nursing
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix, Online
Associate of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame College
No Degree - Nursing
Pima Community College
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