Sarah Breton
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Vanderbilt Medical Center, excelling in care coordination and patient advocacy. Recognized for innovative management approaches and critical thinking expertise, I have successfully developed treatment plans and enhanced patient education initiatives, ensuring optimal recovery and satisfaction in chronic care management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
NEUROLOGY/NEPHROLOGY CARE COORDINATOR, RN 3 STEP 7
TVHS
04.2022 - Current
- Develop and coordinate healthcare programs, determine patient needs, communicate between providers, staff and veterans/families, education, longitudinal/holistic overview of chronic disease conditions, correspondence with medication refills, appointment scheduling and bundling with imaging and/or testing, verify all imaging/records available prior to consults, utilize multiple database programs for accessing healthcare information, research required resources for veterans with a focus to best quality of life
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Vanderbilt Medical Center
03.2018 - 01.2024
- Complete initial assessment in timely manner, determine patient needs, evaluate treatment options, create treatment plans, coordinate care, and gauge progress through interdisciplinary care meetings with multiple disciplines, educate patients and support systems to optimize recovery, patient advocate, work in accordance with relevant legislation, health care best practices, and internal policy and procedure
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
Ascension Health & American Mobile
05.2016 - 03.2018
- General, Laparoscopic, Gynecology/Urology, and Plastics adult surgical care in large non-profit hospitals; assess need for, order, obtain, interpret appropriate lab tests; liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plan
CASE MANAGER/INFECTION CONTROL/EMPLOYEE HEALTH/PEER REVIEW
NORTHERN COCHISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Maintain all personnel files, licensure, and compliance; develop and distribute staff notifications for policy changes; revised/implemented infection control procedures; ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens; coordinate quality improvement activities (QIA’s) to identify performance areas for improvement; process monthly reports for department performance
REGISTERED NURSE- LIVER/KIDNEY SPECIALTY CARE UNIT
BANNER GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
03.2008 - 08.2012
- Shift leader/charge nurse, assess need for, order, obtain, interpret appropriate lab tests; develop care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses; participate in unit based Quality Assurance Program; demonstrate ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
Education
MASTERS OF NURSING - Nursing Informatics
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
12.2025
BACHELOR OF NURSING - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
09.2014
ASSOCIATES OF NURSING - ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
COCONINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2008
Skills
- Shared governance leadership
- Award recipient: DAISY and HERO
- Neurology order set development
- Neurology infusion program development
- Outpatient care coordinator onboarding
- Deadline management and prioritization
- Critical thinking expertise
- Public speaking proficiency
- Care assessment and planning
- Care coordination strategies
- Patient education initiatives
- Self-management techniques
- Customer satisfaction focus
- Medication administration and procedures
- Care outcome evaluation
- Leadership capabilities
- Innovative management approaches
- Health promotion strategies
- Health education facilitation
- Wellness coaching practices
- Disease prevention methods
- Chronic care management expertise
- Evidence-based practice review
Timeline
NEUROLOGY/NEPHROLOGY CARE COORDINATOR, RN 3 STEP 7
TVHS
04.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE CASE MANAGER
Vanderbilt Medical Center
03.2018 - 01.2024
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
Ascension Health & American Mobile
05.2016 - 03.2018
CASE MANAGER/INFECTION CONTROL/EMPLOYEE HEALTH/PEER REVIEW
NORTHERN COCHISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
08.2012 - 06.2013
REGISTERED NURSE- LIVER/KIDNEY SPECIALTY CARE UNIT
BANNER GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
03.2008 - 08.2012
MASTERS OF NURSING - Nursing Informatics
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF NURSING - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATES OF NURSING - ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
COCONINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE