Sarah DePhillips
Whitehall
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities with Trinity Health. Skilled in chronic disease management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive coordination of care across multiple disciplines. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and compassionate support, successfully managing complex cases and facilitating access to community resources.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Trinity Health
Muskegon, MI
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans to ensure comprehensive treatment across multidisciplinary teams.
- Assessed and monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on individual needs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance understanding of care processes.
- Developed educational resources for patients and families to improve adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain necessary authorizations for services.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
Muskegon, MI
12.2013 - 02.2022
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and critical interventions in high-acuity settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Oversaw the Critical Care Unit as Charge RN.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Trinity Health
Muskegon, MI
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Coordinated patient care and surgical team communication to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Assisted in the preparation and organization of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline operating room workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH07-2015
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate and caring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Community program referrals
- Specialized healthcare referrals
Certification
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Trinity Health
02.2022 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
12.2013 - 02.2022
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Trinity Health
01.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Mount Carmel College of Nursing