Hi, I’m
Sara Browning
Boulder,CO
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven 10 years track record managing full lifespan population. Adept in case management and telephone triage. Excelled in research, leveraging clinical acumen and EMR proficiency. Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills and decision-making capabilities, significantly improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Boulder Community Health
Registered Nurse Case Manager
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated care in Emergency Department focusing on needs of underrepresented groups including elderly, unhoused and uninsured.
- Initiated admissions to skilled nursing facilities, long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH), assisted living, and long-term care.
- Assisted patients in accessing shelters, substance abuse programs, mental health facilities, and community resources.
- Determine outreach priority based on risk scores, claims history, medications, and referral task reasons.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
01.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Built strong connections with patients across diverse mental and physical health conditions via phone communication.
- Provided recommendations for management based on the latest clinical guidelines, ensuring patients received timely and appropriate care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Increased efficiency in triage call handling through effective communication and active listening skills.
City of Hope
Clinical Research Nurse
12.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Reviewed study protocols regularly for compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and good clinical practice guidelines.
- Ensured accurate and timely completion of study documentation, maintaining consistency across all sites and minimizing data discrepancies.
- Assisted in obtaining informed consent from patients, ensuring ethical and legal compliance throughout the study.
- Maintained detailed records of adverse events, facilitating timely reporting to regulatory agencies and sponsors.
California Cosmetic Medical Institute
Wellness Nurse Practitioner
11.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Initiated safety procedures, reorganized, and standardized patient and provider documentation.
- Chaired development of the clinic's new program for weight loss.
- Improved patient well-being by conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing personalized care plans.
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Assisted patients in achieving their health goals by providing one-on-one counseling on lifestyle modifications and chronic disease management strategies.
Boulder Medical Center
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
03.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Liaised with physicians on discharge plans and created outpatient instructions for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic nursing care to individuals in need.
- Reduced wait times by implementing effective time management strategies and multitasking abilities in a high-stress environment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced settings by effectively managing multiple responsibilities concurrently while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Educated patients on proper aftercare procedures, potential complications, and necessary follow-up appointments to promote long-term health and recovery.
Boulder Medical Center
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
03.2016 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Provided telephonic counseling to patients in OBGYN, pediatrics, and family medicine following standard guidelines.
- Followed predetermined protocols for issuing orders and recommendations.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Created comprehensive training materials for new employee onboarding.
- Increased efficiency in triage call handling through effective communication and active listening skills.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Pain Management and Triage Nurse
08.2013 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Triage of critical oncology patients during seizures, severe dehydration, and uncontrolled pain.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to orchestrate comprehensive care plans that improved patient outcomes and quality of life.
- Orchestrated and implemented a pain management program that improved patients' transition from inpatient to outpatient experiences. As a result, it yielded better provider and patient experience.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Inpatient Nurse
04.2013 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Exhibited strong clinical judgment in providing appropriate interventions during medical emergencies, stabilizing patients before further treatment.
- Enhanced patient safety through consistent monitoring and timely intervention in critical situations.
- Skillfully performed clinical assessments to identify changes in patient conditions swiftly, enabling prompt interventions when necessary.
- Provided specialized treatment plans for high-demand oncology cases.
Education
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
Master Of Science from Nursing
2018
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
Bachelor Of Science from Nursing
2014
Skills
- Research and application of appropriate standards of practice
- Clinical acumen in identifying case management needs
- Proficient in EMR, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to navigate multiple computer programs simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Interpersonal and organizational skills
- Independent and team-oriented work proficiency
- Strong decision-making and judgment capabilities
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners member
Additional Information
I completed my MSN degree and NP clinical rotations while working from 2014-2018. I became board certified in 2019.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Boulder Community Health
04.2024 - Current
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
01.2023 - 04.2024
Clinical Research Nurse
City of Hope
12.2020 - 04.2022
Wellness Nurse Practitioner
California Cosmetic Medical Institute
11.2019 - 08.2020
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Boulder Medical Center
03.2016 - 08.2018
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Boulder Medical Center
03.2016 - 04.2018
Pain Management and Triage Nurse
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
08.2013 - 10.2014
Inpatient Nurse
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
04.2013 - 10.2014
Thomas Jefferson University
Master Of Science from Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor Of Science from Nursing
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