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Sarah Blackburn

Fort Gay

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St. Mary's Medical Center, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in mentoring nursing staff and precepting students, fostering professional growth while ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

ST Mary's Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Administered medication safely while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Sales Associate

Kermit Western Auto
02.2001 - 06.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.

Education

Southern WV Community And Technical College
Logan, WV
05-2020

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Precepting
  • Patient discharge
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Vaccine administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Seizure management
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Wound care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

ST Mary's Medical Center
06.2020 - Current

Sales Associate

Kermit Western Auto
02.2001 - 06.2018

Southern WV Community And Technical College

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