Sara Whitaker
Madison,FL
Summary
Experienced nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Outpatient Surgery
SGMC Health
Valdosta, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for smooth and efficient patient flow in pre-admission testing and outpatient surgery
- Chair of Unit Based Council
- Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately according to established policies and procedures
- Manages staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care
- Provides direct patient care
- Distributes assignments, guides work, and delivers training to promote proper care standards for patients
- Ensures proper coding of diagnoses and procedures according to ICD-10 guidelines
Staff Nurse, Outpatient Surgery and PACU
SGMC Health
Valdosta, GA
01.2009 - 08.2023
- Care of pre and post-op patients undergoing wide array of surgical procedures
- Educating patients and families
- Obtaining in depth medical history
- IV skills, relief charge, team leader
- Preceptor for new hires and nursing students
Substitute School Nurse
Madison Creative Arts Academy
Madison, FL
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored student medications in accordance with state regulations and school policies.
- Observed classrooms for any signs of illnesses or contagious diseases among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving students, staff or visitors on campus.
Staff and Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
SGMC Health
Valdosta , GA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for immediate triage of incoming patients
- Stabilization of patients
- Treatment of patients with a wide range of medical conditions
- Management of patient flow
- Provided discharge education
- Medication administration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12-2006
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Loyal employee
- Team-oriented
- Proficient computer skills
- EPIC documentation
- Highly organized with strict adherence to deadlines
- Punctual
- Patient record auditing
- Staff Management
- Calm and Composed
- Microsoft Office
- Expert IV Skills
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Accomplishments
- Hospital Hero Award
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Outpatient Surgery
SGMC Health
08.2023 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Madison Creative Arts Academy
08.2019 - 05.2020
Staff Nurse, Outpatient Surgery and PACU
SGMC Health
01.2009 - 08.2023
Staff and Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
SGMC Health
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valdosta State University
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
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