SARA HARTNETT
Spokane,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-IV Therapy
DRIP HYDRATION, IV THERAPY-WELLNESS
10.2018 - Current
- Administer wellness IVs, NAD, and various functional medicine/wellness treatments in the patient’s home, corporate events, and entertainment venues, with over 500 infusions completed.
- Collaborative effort to create wellness plans for clients' ongoing needs for optimal health
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Nurse Educator
EMPOWERING PEOPLE
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Nurse Delegation Instructor for NA-C, NA-R, and HCA, to include DSHS basic core theory requirements
- Instructor for Specialty Delegation to include Mental Health, Dementia, Substance Abuse, Diabetes, and Medication Administration courses per DSHS requirements
- Skills instructor for NA-C, NA-R, HCA for DSHS seventy-five-hour core training course
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Increased collaboration among nursing staff, promoting shared decision-making and improved patient outcomes through targeted educational initiatives.
- Reduced knowledge gaps by creating customized training plans that addressed specific needs within the nursing team.
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
PROVIDENCE SACRED HEART
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Admits and recovers patient according to the facility's policy and procedure, completes postoperative teaching to be completed during the recovery phase
- Accurately completes Pre-op/PACU record
- Demonstrates competence in assessing and providing care, conscious of and sensitive to patient’s cultural and spiritual needs
- Ensures a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to achieve optimal patient care outcomes and to further the institution's goals
- Completes surgical pre-registration and acquires records and information to determine eligibility for surgery
- Facilitates an environment conducive to creativity in practice, shared decision-making, and collaboration with all healthcare team members
PACU Nurse
COLUMBIA SURGERY CENTER
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided PACU care for patients in phase one and phase two
- Completed medical records comprehensively for post-operative patients
- Completed comprehensive pre-operative screenings for patients before surgery
- Discharge teaching, detailed post-operative planning, and care for patients
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 10 patients on average in the post-operative recovery room.
Executive Director-Co Founder
OLYMPIC PENINSULA AUTISM CENTER
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Now owned and operated by Easter Seals Washington
- Financed, created, and sustained a community-based autism treatment center from a grassroots movement to the opening transition
- Recruited two highly trained, well-compensated clinicians from their positions in Hawaii to be a part of the startup process
- Conducted all aspects of non-profit and charity startup operations
- Recruited and hired all employees and volunteers
- Planned and organized fundraising activities
- Established a working relationship with the school district superintendent to support ABA therapy in tandem with educational goals and IEPs
- Facilitated and completed the certification process for multiple insurance companies, including Tricare/DOD
- Observed utilization management guidelines to ensure quality and an appropriate level of care
- Established and maintained working relationships with Washington Departments of Labor and Industry, Licensing, State, and multiple supporting merchants and individuals
- Established relationships and credentialing requirements for DOD, state, and private insurance companies to facilitate inclusion for treatment
- Community and employee education regarding policies and objectives
Per Diem RN, Home Health
INTREPID
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided direct patient care for patients in the community according to the plan of care
- Performed daily visits, intakes/admissions, and advocated for patient needs accordingly.
- Patient care ranged from extensive wound care, CHF teaching and monitoring, DM teaching for patients and family, medication management, coordinating patient care with PT/OT, and facilitating social services when appropriate.
- Completed ICD- coding for admissions
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Nurse
NORTHWEST HOSPITAL
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided emergency care to 30 patients per shift, resulting from events such as stroke, MI, burns, car accidents, drug overdose, fractures, internal medicine complications, GI bleeds, and management of chronic condition exacerbation
- Completed triage and assessed acuity of adult and pediatric patients, with frequent reassessment of condition changes
- Alerted providers of status change appropriately
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Nurse
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Provided exceptional, quality, and total bedside care for up to 3 complex patient cases per shift on a Level 1 Trauma/Surgery Unit; the type of care provided includes, but is not limited to, patients in need of peri-operative care, post-traumatic injury care, transfers directly from Neuro, Medical, Surgical, and Burn Intensive Care units
- Utilized evidence-based practice, foundations of the nursing process, and extensive experience and skill while caring for all patients, including patients with acute and complex surgical wounds, complex orthopedic patients with external fixations and open reduction and internal fixations, neurosurgery, internal medicine, vascular, and burns/plastics
- Worked directly with multiple disciplinary teams to facilitate complex transfers and discharges spanning a four-state region
- Frequent preceptor and clinical support for students and new hires
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Medical Assistant-Urgent Care
Kaiser Permanente
06.2000 - 06.2002
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting physicians with routine procedures and diagnostic tests.
- Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Education
Certificate - Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
University of California
CA08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia College
Washington01.2022
Skills
- Wound care/wound vac placement and management
- Charge nurse/staffing management
- Long-term preceptor mentor and educator for LPN/RN/CNA/MA roles
- Medication administration, all routes
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- IV therapy/Multiple infusion management
- Critical care
- Triage
- Utilization management
- Type 1 diabetes management: Pediatric and adult
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
Certification
- WA, RN00146387
- ID, 72301
- BLS for Healthcare provider-current
- ACLS-current
Timeline
Nurse Educator
EMPOWERING PEOPLE
01.2022 - 08.2024
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
PROVIDENCE SACRED HEART
01.2021 - 01.2023
PACU Nurse
COLUMBIA SURGERY CENTER
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse-IV Therapy
DRIP HYDRATION, IV THERAPY-WELLNESS
10.2018 - Current
Executive Director-Co Founder
OLYMPIC PENINSULA AUTISM CENTER
01.2009 - 01.2013
Per Diem RN, Home Health
INTREPID
06.2007 - 08.2008
Nurse
NORTHWEST HOSPITAL
01.2004 - 01.2006
Nurse
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
01.2002 - 01.2005
Medical Assistant-Urgent Care
Kaiser Permanente
06.2000 - 06.2002
Certificate - Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
University of California
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia College
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