Sara Aguirre
Ridgefield,WA
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10 +years of acute care experience. Strong background in meticulous care management to improve length of stay and patient outcomes post hospitalization. Demonstrated ability to handle complex cases while maintaining professionalism and high level of organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Care Manager
Legacy Medical Center
Vancouver, WA
08.2022 - Current
- Took on leadership role while participating in a yearlong care manager and therapy department collaboration to improve patient outcomes and decrease hospital length of stay
- Strong understanding of CMS guidelines with ability to uphold in hospital setting (IMM, moon, code 44, DND)
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care throughout the inpatient stay.
Emergency Department/ Inpatient Care Manager
PeaceHealth St John Medical Center
Longview, WA
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Primary utilization nurse in the emergency department. Proficient with InterQual utilization review system
- Experience working with physician advisory team. Able to communicate patients' admission status/medical necessity with hospital doctors
- Team lead for Care Management shared governance. Initiated policy changes for dress code and nurse scheduling
- Experience working with high risk populations and engaging patients with community resources such as the Cares Program.
Orthopedic and Neuro-Spine RN
Overlake Hospital
Bellevue, WA
03.2019 - 01.2020
- RN preceptor. Daisy Award Winner
- Promoted early ambulation on appropriate post-op patients to minimize complications
- Provided patient-centered care while maintaining patient safety
- Coordinating with PT/OT, physicians, and ancillary personnel to efficiently manage post-op care
Interventional Cardiology
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Completed RN preceptor training course/RN preceptor
- Presented at the Swedish Nursing symposium on IV line insertion and femoral/arterial sheath line management
- Assisted with TEEs and Cardioversions
- Two-time Daisy Award Nominee
Advanced Care Unit Nurse
Providence Holy Family Hospital
Spokane, WA
03.2016 - 03.2017
- ACLS
- Experience running codes
- Experience titrating cardiac drips
- Experience caring for stroke patients
Medical Surgical Nurse Resident
Providence Holy Family Hospital
Spokane, WA
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Completed New Grad residency program at Holy Family hospital
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University College of Nursing
Spokane, WA05-2015
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical assessment
- Healthcare regulations
- Psychosocial assessment
Registered Nurse Delegator with WA state
Currently own and manage a Nurse delegation business licensed by WA DOH.
Proactive Home Care Solutions LLC
I provide Adult family home placement assessments and RND services.
I have an active Medicaid Provider one license
Certification
- Accredited Case Manager ACMA 2023
- BLS expires 2026
Daisy Award Winner
Daisy Award winner while employed at Overlake Medical Center
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Timeline
Inpatient Care Manager
Legacy Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Emergency Department/ Inpatient Care Manager
PeaceHealth St John Medical Center
02.2020 - 08.2022
Orthopedic and Neuro-Spine RN
Overlake Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2020
Interventional Cardiology
Swedish Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
Advanced Care Unit Nurse
Providence Holy Family Hospital
03.2016 - 03.2017
Medical Surgical Nurse Resident
Providence Holy Family Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University College of Nursing