Saralynn Clarke
Tampa
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 42 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Case management, infusion nursing and home care specialty.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Accomplished Home Health Care
Tampa, FL
07.2023 - Current
- RN case manager per diem for acute care post hospitalization to prevent re-hospitalization. Teaching and training of disease processes, medication management, wound care with focus on self care at home.
Infusion Nurse II
Option Care Health
Tampa, FL
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Administered intravenous therapies and medications to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on infusion therapy processes and self-care techniques for at-home management.
- Trained and mentored new nurses in infusion techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and service delivery efficiency.
- Conducted regular assessments of infusion equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with regulations.
- Advanced knowledge base through regular attendance at continuing education seminars related to infusion nursing practice standards and emerging treatment options.
- Led interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate comprehensive care strategies, improving overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Promoted continuity of care by working closely with physicians to update treatment plans based on changes in patient condition or response to therapy.
- Managed complex infusion cases involving multiple medications simultaneously, ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
Primary Nurse Case Manager
Coram Infusion Company
Tampa, FL
11.2022 - 12.2024
- RN infusion case manager providing care in complex nursing care for high risk and acute patients receiving infusion care. Coordinate healthcare services promoting optimal outcomes. Instructed patient on self infusion. position being eliminated.
Clinical Team Supervisor
Chapters Health Home Care
Tampa, FL
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Clinical supervisor for an interdisciplinary team for a Medicare certified home care agency. Processed Oasis for Medicare and Managed care payers. Agency closed
- Supervision of staff. Maintain standard of care as indicated in policy and procedures. Medicare and Joint commission and Acha guidelines
Manager of Clinical Practice
Kindred at Health Home Care (Centerwell)
Tampa, FL
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Clinical manager for an interdisciplinary team for Medicare certified home care agency up to 150 patients. Provided staff education for quality care. Performed staff supervisory visits. Conducted interviews and coaching of team members as needed.
- Processed plan of care for admission recertification, and discharges. Conducted weekly case conferences with interdisciplinary clinical team. annual reviews.
Home Care Clinician, Director of Nurses
Bay are Home Care
Tampa, FL
07.1991 - 01.2015
- Patient Care Coordinator- Clinical Supervisor 1991-1995, Dunedin FL Manager of interdisciplinary team for Medicare and Managed care
- Management of referrals for admission. Assured 24 hr a day coverage with scheduling for a large home care company. Collaboration with patients.
- Patient Care Coordinator II/ Director of Nurses 1995-2007, Dunedin FL Responsible under supervision of the Administrator for the oversight of home care division for over 250 team members. Performed interview for new hires, coaching and counseling of team members. Assisted with survey preparation for Joint Commission and ACHA surveys. Preparations of team meetings and monthly staff meetings. Oversight of referrals for admission with marketing teams.
- Home Care Clinician IV 2007- 2015 Provided case management for IV infusion patients, including patient and family teaching. Focused on patient centered care.
- Personal time 2015-2017
Education
Associate of Science - Courses towards BSN
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLCourses towards BSN
University of Tampa
Tampa, FLAssociates Degree - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, Florida01.1984
Skills
- Infusion of IV speciality medications such as Alpha 1 Proteinase Inhibitor, Anti-infectives, Inotropes, Hemophilia therapy, Hydration, IVIG SQ IVIG and HyQvia TPN, Biologics-replacement such as Ocrevus, Entyvio, Remicade Enzyme replacement-Vimizim, Glassia and Immunosuppressives Expert in care of CVL, ports, PICC line and Peripheral IV
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medicare and managed care admission and management according to Joint Commission and ACHA guidelines
Accomplishments
Active member of INS. Expert in case management and documentation.
Affiliations
Infusion nurses society
Timeline
Infusion Nurse II
Option Care Health
01.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse
Accomplished Home Health Care
07.2023 - Current
Primary Nurse Case Manager
Coram Infusion Company
11.2022 - 12.2024
Clinical Team Supervisor
Chapters Health Home Care
02.2020 - 10.2022
Manager of Clinical Practice
Kindred at Health Home Care (Centerwell)
05.2017 - 12.2019
Home Care Clinician, Director of Nurses
Bay are Home Care
07.1991 - 01.2015
Courses towards BSN
University of Tampa
Associate of Science - Courses towards BSN
University of South Florida
Associates Degree - Nursing
Pensacola State College