Sara Clark
Fox Island,WA
Summary
Caring and dedicated Nurse Navigator specializing in Thoracic Surgery. Serving as an advocate, to improve quality of life and to eliminate barriers for patients and their families throughout their journey, from their first appointment through recovery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Navigator
Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates
05.2017 - Current
- Serve as an educator and ambassador for patients in the cardiothoracic surgery population
- Guide patients & their families through the complex healthcare system and diagnosis
- Team member working to facilitate continuity of care & enhance patient satisfaction, between the inpatient & outpatient setting.
- Built partnerships with local agencies and groups to assist with patient care, support or educational needs.
- Attend weekly Multidisciplinary Team/Tumor Board
- Attend monthly Cardiac and Thoracic Morbidity & Mortality Conferences
Registered Charge Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
CHI Franciscan Health, St. Josephs Medical Center
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges in and out of the Progressive Care Unit.
- Collaborated with Hospital Supervisor and other units.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
CHI Franciscan Health, St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2011 - 07.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Presented at the 2016 Critical Care Summit (case study on the complex & detailed care of a thoracic surgery patient)
- Served as an integral member of a Clinical & Process Excellence (CPE) team
- Member of Quality Council
Registered Nurse, Resident Care Manager
Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2010 - 01.2011
- Communicate and round with physicians
- Managed department staff by monitoring performance, implementing improvement plans and conducting training.
- Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Interpreted regulations to identify patient care requirement criteria to be monitored and establish systems to achieve compliance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2009 - 09.2010
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Nursing Assistant, Certified
Franciscan Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2005 - 11.2009
Nursing Assistant, Certified
Cottesmore of Life Care
08.2003 - 06.2006
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA08.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA08.2009
Associates in Arts and Science -
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA01.2007
Skills
- Patient Education
- Organizational Skills
- Care Coordination
- Nursing Consultation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
Qualifications Summary
- Committed and compassionate client-focused nurse:
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and patients/families.
- Ability to work with people from different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Experience in a leadership role.
- Extensive experience caring for thoracic surgery patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Timeline
Nurse Navigator
Franciscan Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates
05.2017 - Current
Registered Charge Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
CHI Franciscan Health, St. Josephs Medical Center
10.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
CHI Franciscan Health, St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2011 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse, Resident Care Manager
Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2010 - 01.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2009 - 09.2010
Nursing Assistant, Certified
Franciscan Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2005 - 11.2009
Nursing Assistant, Certified
Cottesmore of Life Care
08.2003 - 06.2006
Associates Degree in Nursing -
South Puget Sound Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Clover Park Technical College
Associates in Arts and Science -
Tacoma Community College
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