Sarah Cormier
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Energetic and compassionate professional with strong ability to lead and motivate nursing staff. Extensive knowledge in patient care standards and regulations, coupled with expertise in clinical management and staff training. Dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and improving healthcare services within organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center
02.2025 - Current
- Participate in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Labor and Delivery RN
St. Francis Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Instilled a culture of open communication with the most vulnerable patient populations to dispel fear and anxiety
- Collaborated closely with doctors to clearly communicate patient care plans and updates with patients and families
- Providing expert care to patients through labor and delivery, ensuring optimal outcomes for both mother and baby
- Implementing and monitored individualized patient care and birth plans, addressing specific needs and complications during labor
- Educated patients and their families on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques, and best newborn care practices
- Foster open dialogue with vulnerable patients, alleviating anxiety
- Partner with physicians to relay care plans, ensuring clear communication with families
- Monitor fetal well-being through electronic systems, intervening promptly when necessary
- Educate families on postpartum care and newborn best practices
- Guide new mothers through breastfeeding techniques, enhancing infant nutrition
- Provide comprehensive postpartum support, ensuring smooth transitions
- Monitor fetal health using advanced electronic systems
- Swiftly intervene when necessary, ensuring optimal outcomes for both mother and infant
Registered Nurse
The Pavilion at Sunny Hills - Skilled Nursing and Rehab
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Appointed as Director of Nursing from 12/22 - 08/23
- Provide high-quality patient care through leadership and education
- Worked closely with families and patients to achieve holistic care
- Co-ordinate safe admissions and discharge of patients
- Ensured HIPPA compliance of entire nursing staff through regular education
- Trained new nursing staff on departmental best practices for patient care and communication
- Led nursing team as Director, enhancing patient care quality through strategic leadership and continuous staff education, resulting in improved outcomes.Fostered strong relationships with patients and families, implementing holistic care approaches that addressed comprehensive health needs
Registered Nurse
Los Alamitos Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered primary care and assessment of patients
- Provided advanced life support to patients
- Worked closely with Doctors to navigate and deliver exceptional nursing care
- Utilizing evidence based practice and applying nursing knowledge to ensure safe patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Fullerton
08.2021
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Miracosta College
06.2019
Skills
- Patient Care
- Family Education
- Organized
- Empathetic
- Communication
- IV Management
- Patient Triage
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Ethical
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Assurance
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Stress Management
- Patient Assessment
- Emergency Response
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), CA
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center
02.2025 - Current
Labor and Delivery RN
St. Francis Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
The Pavilion at Sunny Hills - Skilled Nursing and Rehab
06.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Los Alamitos Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Miracosta College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Fullerton
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