Sarah Bullick
Lanham,MD
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
05.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Not for profit hospital
- Medical-Surgical unit
- Managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
Student Nurse Extern
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Medical Surgical floor
- Medical Surgical floor
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Server/Bartender
Thompson Hospitality Group
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Client Events Manager
Altamarea Group
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to attendees, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Led cross-functional teams in the execution of successful events, fostering collaboration and communication among all stakeholders.
- Ensured smooth event transition with thorough pre-event walkthrough and detailed day-of coordination efforts.
- Skillfully negotiated contracts with venues, saving clients money while maintaining high-quality standards for events spaces.
Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
09.2011 - 05.2016
- Led regular team meetings to discuss progress updates, address concerns, and establish a cohesive vision moving forward.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Resolved complex problems by employing critical thinking skills and collaborating with team members for effective solutions.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and team members, effectively communicating organizational expectations while advocating for associate needs when necessary.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized resource allocation by regularly reviewing project requirements and reallocating resources based on changing priorities or constraints.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
University of The District of Columbia Community College
12.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Tracheostomy Care
Leadership Experience
I have been in many leadership roles throughout my career and look forward to continuing that trajectory in my nursing career.
References
Upon request
Communication Skills
A major part of communication is listening. Over the course of my career, whether in hospitality or in nursing, listening to what the client is attempting to express is paramount. I am often assigned difficult patients, as I am able to relate and make people feel more comfortable with open communication.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
05.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
06.2022 - 05.2023
Server/Bartender
Thompson Hospitality Group
08.2019 - 05.2023
Client Events Manager
Altamarea Group
05.2016 - 06.2019
Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
09.2011 - 05.2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
University of The District of Columbia Community College
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