Sara DePoy MSN, RN, MBA, CAPA
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dedicated Charge RN with a proven track record in care coordination and quality improvement. Expert in evidence-based nursing practices, enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective mentoring. Committed to fostering teamwork and collaboration while ensuring safety and compliance in a frequently changing environment. Flexible, dependable and diligent in pursuing new knowledge or skills, with a focus on achieving departmental and organizational success. Primed to meet the challenges of a supervisor role through education and a variety of experiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge RN; Interventional Radiology Prep/Recovery
Corewell Health West
05.2017 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to improve care coordination.
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient daily workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs, resources, and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction ratings by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care to all patients regardless of background or condition severity.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Dedicated to providing high quality care within ANA and ASPAN standards.
Charge RN; Staff RN; Cardiac Imaging
Corewell Health West
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in high-pressure situations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Optimized resource allocation during high-volume periods by efficiently delegating tasks between team members.
- Mentored and trained new nurses and students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols within a collaborative environment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide high quality patient care.
Staff RN, Charge RN, Cardiac Care Unit
Corewell Health West
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions effectively.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses and students, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership in Health Care Organizations
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZMBA - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit-Mercy
Detroit, MIAssociate of Science - Nursing
Delta College
Bay City, MISkills
- Clinical expertise
- Attention to detail
- Safety and security procedures
- Nursing care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Mentoring and coaching
- Evidence-based nursing
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5-9 staff members within multiple nursing units.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of protocols for PET/CT cardiac studies.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in development of protocol for MRI cardiac stress studies.
- Authored Cardiac CT protocol (Version 1).
- Prior Magnet Champion collaborating in writing of Magnet Document and successful Magnet designation.
- Prior Unit Based Quality and Safety Officer supporting and educating staff in evidence based methods for minimizing risks to patients and staff members.
- Prior Radiology Shared Leadership Co-Chair.
- Current member of CWH Research & Inquiry Council focused on seeking out best nursing practice and disseminating that new knowledge to colleagues.
- Managed and coached 14-20 member cheer team for 12 years. Role included teaching, mentoring, budget management, transportation, scheduling practices and games, as well as flexibility with last minute absences on game day.
Affiliations
- ASPAN (American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses) MAPAN (Michigan Society of Perianesthesia Nurses)
- ANA (American Nurses Association)
- ARIN (The Association of Radiologic & Imaging Nursing)
- MAPAN (The Michigan Association of Perianesthesia Nurses)
Certification
- CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) October 2019 - present
- ACLS - current
- BLS - current
- Licensed Registered Nurse - current
Timeline
Charge RN; Interventional Radiology Prep/Recovery
Corewell Health West
05.2017 - Current
Charge RN; Staff RN; Cardiac Imaging
Corewell Health West
Staff RN, Charge RN, Cardiac Care Unit
Corewell Health West
Master of Science - Leadership in Health Care Organizations
Grand Canyon University
MBA - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit-Mercy
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delta College
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