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Sara Hurst

Registered Nurse
Lindon,Ut
Don’t postpone joy until you’ve learned all your lessons. Joy is your lesson.
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Sara Hurst

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Home Health, Hospice Registered Nurse Case ManagerUtilization Review NurseTriage NurseNurse ConsultantNurse Navigator

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Lindon, Ut, US
Open to relocation: No

Summary

A Professional with a strong background in nursing and case management, specializing in patient advocacy and care coordination. Adept at developing comprehensive care plans, managing complex medical cases, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability, reliability, and a results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, discharge planning, and resource utilization.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Community Nursing Services
Provo, UT

Home Health, Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
03.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care by assessing patient needs and developing individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support and effective symptom management.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for hospice care, improving team performance and patient outcomes.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced service delivery and increased patient satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new nurses in hospice care, sharing expertise in end-of-life care best practices.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.

Onslow Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, NC

Registered Nurse in the ER
10.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to emergencies.
  • Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and preventative measures.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Intermountain Health Care Utah Valley Hospital
Provo, UT

Psych Technician in the ER
01.2016 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Employed de-escalation techniques with both patient and family
  • Supported treatment delivery through collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, and nursing staff.
  • Maintained group safety and coordinated swift responses to different types of emergencies.

Alpha and Omega Home Health and Hospice
Orem, UT

Home Health Hospice Aide
10.2013 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Provided personal care and assistance to patients in daily living activities.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
  • Advocated for patient needs, ensuring a high standard of compassionate care delivery.

Visiting Angels
Pleasant Grove, UT

Home Health Aide
07.2013 - 10.2013

Job overview

  • Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
  • Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to enhance independence and well-being.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.

Bel Aire Senior Living
American Fork, UT

Certified Nursing Assistant
04.2012 - 07.2013

Job overview

  • Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and operational procedures, fostering team efficiency.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.

Heritage Nursing Home
American Fork, UT

Certified Nursing Assistant
12.2007 - 04.2012

Job overview

  • Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety throughout daily activities.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation, enhancing quality of life for seniors.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in resident health status for timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans based on resident needs.

Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science from Nursing Science
09.2024

Ameritech College of Health Care
Draper, UT

Associate of Science Degree from Nursing
08.2021

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Murray, UT

from Phlebotomy Technician
10.2015

Mountain Land Applied Technology
Orem, UT

from Medical Assistant
05.2009

Pleasant Grove High School
Pleasant Grove, UT

High School Diploma
05.2009

Pleasant Grove High School
Pleasant Grove, UT

First Responder Certification
05.2008

Mountain Land Applied Technology College
American Fork, UT

Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2008

Skills

  • Advanced care planning
  • Compassionate care
  • Symptom control
  • Clinical assessment
  • End-of-life care
  • Care planning
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Emergency response
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Admissions support
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Advanced Wound Care

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse 5 years
  • Advanced Alzheimers Training - 5 years
  • BLS Certified

Accomplishments

  • Achieved consistent interdisciplinary collaboration and more efficient care planning through effectively supporting weekly team meetings for a 16–20-member team.
  • Achieved enhanced community engagement and patient/family comprehension through effectively developing hospice education resources.
  • Achieved enhanced virtual communication and timely clinical intervention through effectively creating family communication packets to support accurate symptom reporting and remote nurse assessment.
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Affiliations

  • Utah Nurses Association

Software

Home Care Home Base

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Timeline

Home Health, Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Community Nursing Services
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse in the ER

Onslow Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2022

Psych Technician in the ER

Intermountain Health Care Utah Valley Hospital
01.2016 - 09.2021

Home Health Hospice Aide

Alpha and Omega Home Health and Hospice
10.2013 - 02.2014

Home Health Aide

Visiting Angels
07.2013 - 10.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bel Aire Senior Living
04.2012 - 07.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heritage Nursing Home
12.2007 - 04.2012

Ameritech College of Health Care

Associate of Science Degree from Nursing

Mountain Land Applied Technology

from Medical Assistant

Pleasant Grove High School

High School Diploma

Pleasant Grove High School

First Responder Certification

Mountain Land Applied Technology College

Certified Nursing Assistant

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing Science

Phlebotomy Training Specialists

from Phlebotomy Technician

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