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Sarah Clay
Registered Nurse
Lawtey,FL
Work Preference
Summary
Proactive professional with experience in diagnostic imaging, integrated health care delivery, and laboratory management. Frequently praised as efficient by peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. Adaptable professional with decade plus years of work experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, and workflow prioritization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lake City Veteran's Association Hospital - Registered Nurse
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Charge Nurse
Lake City Veteran's Association Hospital- Registered Nurse
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities, optimizing workflow among interdisciplinary teams.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and promoting clinical excellence.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends and develop effective care strategies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU Interim Ft 48HR/WK
HCAFL Lake City Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care. Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs. Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care. Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration. Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse, ICU Fulltime 48 Hour Week
HCAFL Lake City Hospital
05.2016 - Current
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity. Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management. Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management. Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing. Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options. Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care. Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals. Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families. Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchosopies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surg Unit Ft 48HR/ Week
HCA Lake City Medical Center
05.2011 - 05.2016
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. Managed care from admission to discharge. Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care. Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care. Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures. Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Pt 30HR/ WK
HCA Lake City Medical Center
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system. Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability. Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality. Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care. Worked in acute care setting and created individualized exercise programs for patients. Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Ft 50HR/WK
Gentiva Home Health Services
07.2005 - 04.2009
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality. Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care. Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care. Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery. Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL01.2011
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Lake City Community College
Lake City, FL01.2001
Skills
- Ventilation Management
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Medical And Nursing Coordination
- Critical Care Nursing
- Pain Management
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Adaptable And Flexible
- Dressing Changes
- Resource Monitoring
- Patient Monitoring
- Chest Tubes
- PICC Lines
- Work Assignments
- Training Junior Team Members
- Interpreting EKGs
- Foley Catheter Insertion And Removal
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- EMR Systems
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Ng Tube
- MEDITECH Software
- Facility Policies And Procedures
- Sedation Management
- Progressive Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Cert
- ACLS
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Title: Registered Nurse
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lake City Veteran's Association Hospital - Registered Nurse
05.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Lake City Veteran's Association Hospital- Registered Nurse
05.2023 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU Interim Ft 48HR/WK
HCAFL Lake City Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU Fulltime 48 Hour Week
HCAFL Lake City Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surg Unit Ft 48HR/ Week
HCA Lake City Medical Center
05.2011 - 05.2016
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Pt 30HR/ WK
HCA Lake City Medical Center
05.2009 - 05.2011
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Ft 50HR/WK
Gentiva Home Health Services
07.2005 - 04.2009
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Lake City Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College