Sarah Donaldson

• Analyzed clinical workflows to identify system enhancement opportunities and process efficiencies, including dialysis, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, discharge workflows, and provider ordering and documentation.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (nursing, providers, revenue integrity, health information management, IT) to gather requirements for optimizing electronic health records.
• Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align technology initiatives with existing workflows and enhance overall efficiency.
• Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align technology initiatives with current state workflows or to improve current workflows.
• Work closely with subject matter experts to develop solutions and improvements for clinical systems.
• Coordinate with vendors to address hardware or software issues promptly, minimizing potential impacts on patient care delivery. Examples: MUSE, ObservSmart, Centrak.
• Assist trainers to Prepare end-user documentation and permanent references for clear, concise information.

• Enhanced patient care by developing and maintaining electronic health record systems. Successfully constructed comprehensive order sets for Epic inpatient go-live in 2012 and ensured seamless incorporation of new functionalities into existing workflows.
• At the Elbow support for inpatient and outpatient dialysis workflows
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Conducted system testing and validation.
• Facilitated change management efforts during system upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions for users.
• Facilitated ongoing support for end users of clinical software applications, troubleshooting issues and resolving concerns efficiently.

• Operated medical equipment: Intravenous & feeding pumps, celleration machines for wound care, suction, oxygen, room monitors, computer, fax and copy machines.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
• Provided Pre and Post OP care to Burn patients and performed dressing changes in and out of the OR.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Utilized assessment skills to identify changes in patients' status and communicate observations to physicians.
• Mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team performance through training and skill development.

• Served as weekend nurse, administering medications and treatments to enhance patient care. Duties included direct patient care, administration of medication, treatments, patient advocacy, documentation in electronic medical records, delegation and supervision of certified nursing assistants. Communication with all staff team members, patients and families to promote superior patient care.
• Assessed patients to identify changes in status and effectively communicated findings to medical personnel, ensuring timely interventions.
• Operated medical equipment including feeding tubes, suction machines, oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, pulse oximeters, and Sara and Maxi lifts to support patient needs.

• Double weekend medication and treatment nurse. Conducted assessments, evaluations, and treatment determinations for geriatric patients. Maintained accurate documentation of care, transcribed medical orders, and coordinated patient care with staff for geriatric patients with complex, multi-symptom illnesses.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents.

• Monday - Friday day shift medication and treatment nurse. Duties included monitoring vital signs, assessing change in patient status, passing medications, providing personal care, changing non-sterile dressings and performing tracheostomy care.
• Operated medical equipment including feeding tube pumps, suction machines, oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, pulse oximeters, and Hoyer lifts to support patient care and recovery.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing through established protocols and techniques.

Program consisted of many professional classes, to prepare nurses for leadership in the healthcare profession. Also promoted advancement of critical thinking skills.