Sara Vasquez
Tuscola
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Manager with a commitment to Hendrick Medical Center, excelling in organizational skills and quality improvement, enhanced patient satisfaction through effective conflict management and strong clinical judgment. Committed to fostering professional development and a culture of safety, driving high-quality patient care and team collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Hendrick Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Nurse Educator
Hendrick Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Streamlined orientation processes for new hires, ensuring timely integration into clinical settings.
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a unit charge nurse.
CNA
Hendrick Medical Center
02.2015 - 09.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with answering phones, making patient follow-up appointments, and ensuring joint commission standards were met in regard to unit cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Abilene, TX08-2018
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Department management
- Staff development
- Patient education and advocacy
- Conflict management
- Performance improvement
- Strong clinical judgment
- Workload management
- Motivational skills
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Hendrick Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Nurse Educator
Hendrick Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Medical Center
09.2018 - 05.2021
CNA
Hendrick Medical Center
02.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
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