Sarah Donley
Bohemia,NY
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with 12 years experience as an LPN in a skilled nursing facility along with 7 years as an Registered Nurse. Providing exceptional care to a diverse patient population. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
T & R I- 16S Cardiothoracic ICR
Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Admit, transfer and discharge patients to appropriate levels of care.
- Assess and document patient status and report changes to medical providers.
- Assign and supervise tasks of nurse aides.
- Precept new hires for the unit.
- Take on the role of charge nurse when needed.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help fellow colleagues whenever needed.
- Working effectively in fast-paced environments.
Registered Nurse
Nassau University Medical Center
East Meadow, NY
08.2020 - Current
- Experience in providing care to patients on telemetry floor, OB/GYN, orthopedics, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery and general surgery.
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medication, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patient's and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
Uniondale, NY
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Manage/Charge nurse of 40 bed unit on subacute/rehab, LTC, secured male and female psych, dialysis, vent and wound care units.
- Ongoing patient assessment, utilizing care paths and SBAR tools to collaboration with physician communication
- Promptly identify changes in resident condition, apply interventions, monitor and evaluate in order to prevent acute care transfers.
- Organized, updated and maintained records and CCP for 40 bed unit.
Substitute School Nurse
Sachem School District
09.2019 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
Uniondale, NY
09.2006 - 08.2018
Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist
Holly Patterson Extended Care
Uniondale, NY
02.2001 - 09.2006
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY2018
No Degree - License Practical Nurse
Vocational Education And Extension Board
Hicksville, NY2006
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA2000
Skills
- Gastrostomy/nasogastric maintenance & placement
- Trach care and suctioning
- Maintain vent settings according to MD order
- Great communication skills
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Palliative, comfort and end of life care
- Colostomy/ostomy care
- Start and maintain IV lines and blood draw
- Wound and dressing care
- Knowledge of PICC/Midlines, JP drains and chest tubes
Certification
- BLS certified through American Heart Association
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
T & R I- 16S Cardiothoracic ICR
Stony Brook University Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nassau University Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Substitute School Nurse
Sachem School District
09.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
08.2018 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
09.2006 - 08.2018
Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist
Holly Patterson Extended Care
02.2001 - 09.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
No Degree - License Practical Nurse
Vocational Education And Extension Board
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
York College of Pennsylvania