Sara Sutherland, BSN, RN
West Hills,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in acute care, care coordination, and transitions of care. Experienced in coordinating complex hospital-to-home discharges, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, reviewing clinical documentation, and identifying barriers to safe discharge. Strong background in patient education, home infusion therapy, clinical assessment, and communication across the continuum of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Transition Specialist
Option Care
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinate complex transitions of care for patients discharging from acute-care hospitals to home infusion therapy, ensuring safe and timely continuity of treatment.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, case managers, pharmacists, nursing teams, and hospital staff to develop and execute individualized discharge plans.
• Review referrals, clinical documentation, medication orders, vascular access, laboratory requirements, and insurance/authorization needs to determine readiness for home infusion.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding home infusion therapy, medication administration, vascular-access care, equipment, and treatment expectations.
• Manage complex and time-sensitive cases requiring strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
Occupational Health & First Aid RN
Universal Studios
12.2022 - Current
- Perform nursing assessments and provide medical care to employees and guests experiencing acute illnesses, injuries, and emergencies.
- Utilize clinical judgment and critical thinking to prioritize interventions and determine appropriate levels of care.
- Assess and treat occupational injuries, provide appropriate nursing interventions, patient education, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Huntington Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to 4–5 patients per shift on a medical-surgical/telemetry unit, including admissions, discharges, clinical assessments, and medication administration.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans and safe patient discharges.
- Assessed patient needs, monitored changes in clinical condition, and provided patient and family education to support continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA 05.2001 - 08.2022
Certification
CA Registered Nurse License
Timeline
Clinical Transition Specialist
Option Care
05.2024 - Current
Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Huntington Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
Occupational Health & First Aid RN
Universal Studios
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
05.2001 - 08.2022