Sara Barnes
Smithfield,VA
Summary
Registered Nurse with an extensive background in direct patient care, nursing leadership, documentation integrity, and, most recently, clinical data abstraction. Skilled in working independently, patient records analysis, effectively communicating with patients and providers, problem-solving to enhance patient care outcomes, and the ability to provide compassionate, empathetic care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Abstractor
Flatiron Health
New York
06.2020 - Current
- Follow the company's standardized policies and procedures to extract clinical oncology data from electronic medical records.
- Provide detailed and complete documentation in a variety of clinical projects.
- Provide direct feedback and input on new features, tools, and workflows to support content development and quality assurance of the company's software.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Growth Home Health
Carrollton, VA
05.2020 - 10.2024
- Administered intravenous medications and obtained laboratory specimens for analysis, as ordered by the physician.
- Performed assessments and documented vital signs, symptoms, physical findings, lab results, and other pertinent information in patient medical records.
- Provided education and instruction to patients on medications and the proper use of home infusion equipment.
Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Reviewed medical records to ensure that provider documentation was complete and accurate.
- Applied clinical knowledge to evaluate how provider documentation, lab results, diagnostic information, and treatment plans translate into coded data.
- Worked directly with physicians and other healthcare providers to clarify documentation, ensuring records accurately reflected the patient's condition and care provided.
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA
06.2010 - 02.2019
- Provided nursing care for pediatric patients on multiple units, including hematology/oncology, general care, and Neonatal Intensive Care.
- Served as charge nurse and preceptor for newly hired registered nurses.
- Clinical Care Leader from 2013 to 2015, responsible for assisting the unit manager in the clinical oversight of staff members on the Hematology/Oncology unit, with duties including staff evaluations, training charge nurses, and staff scheduling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA05-2003
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Patient communication and education
- Electronic medical records expertise
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient-centered care
- Team collaboration and leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Virginia - License #0001196492
Timeline
Registered Nurse Abstractor
Flatiron Health
06.2020 - Current
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
Growth Home Health
05.2020 - 10.2024
Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
02.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
06.2010 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
College of William And Mary
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