Sarah Gomez
Forney
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
BS&W @ Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale
08.2021 - Current
- Ensured high standards of patient care while overseeing operations of 53-bed medical surgical/telemetry unit.
- Utilize clinical expertise, leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills to support bedside nurses through staffing decisions, conflict resolution, and coordination of patient care.
- Oversee patient care plans ensuring compliance with protocols and provider orders.
- Coordinate emergency responses for cardiac events, including ACLS interventions.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to newer or less experienced staff.
- Identify risk factors preoperatively through thorough assessments.
- Prepare and review surgical charts prior to surgery.
- Facilitate communication across multiple healthcare teams and patients.
- Educate patients and families about the surgical process, expected outcomes, and post-operative care.
- Achieve safe and successful surgical outcomes while avoiding preventable delays/complications.
- Ensured effective communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to optimize unit workflow.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to meet best practice standards within the unit.
- Transitioned to prn role in the medical surgical/telemetry unit after full-time pre-op/surgical services.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Texas Institute for Surgery
Dallas
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Coordinate care with staff/surgeon/anesthesiologist during roles as pre-op, circulator, nurse sedation, and recovery for outpatient interventional pain management procedures: radiofrequency ablation, nerve blocks, ESI’s, facet injections, discograms, and trial stimulators with the use of fluoroscopy.
- Assisted in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
- Ensured safety for staff and patients throughout operative process, demonstrating commitment to high standards of care.
- Accurately perform/document pain assessments and provide interventions demonstrating understanding of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents.
- Provided guidance and support as preceptor for new nursing staff.
- Received peer nomination for unit educator role, reflecting strong leadership and influence in nursing education.
- Facilitated continuing education and competency development initiatives for unit and hospital, enhancing nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Cross trained to orthopedic inpatient post-surgical unit and pre-admission testing.
- Perioperative nursing care of patients suffering from chronic pain.
RN, PACU
Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute
Dallas
10.2017 - 02.2022
- Managed airway, monitored hemodynamic stability, and assessed pain levels to ensure safe recovery in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Monitored patient recovery in post-anesthesia care unit after surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure optimal patient outcomes while utilizing standing orders/protocols to meet immediate patient needs.
- Assessed and monitored patients for discharge readiness.
- Communicated changes in patient's condition and treatment response to physicians to facilitate timely interventions.
- Provide thorough education for successful recovery at home.
- Trained and mentored new nurses in post-anesthesia care unit, improving their skills and maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Developed nursing continuing education.
RN, MedSurg/Telemetry/Pediatric
BS&W @ LakePointe
Rowlett
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Continually assess and care for diverse population of medical surgical, telemetry, and pediatric patients.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Identify and consistently recognize changes in patients’ condition.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Documented accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
RN, Pediatric
Epic Health Services
Mesquite
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Provided pediatric skilled nursing services in the home environment to medically fragile children with tracheostomy and ventilator dependence.
- Oversaw ventilator and tracheostomy care, prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
- Administer treatments using nebulizers/IPV/Cough Assist/ Tracheal suction.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers, to create and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Built strong rapport with families while advocating for patient medical needs to ensure comprehensive care.
RN, Perioperative
ASC of Killeen
Killeen
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Cross trained in all perioperative roles specializing in pain management procedures.
- Verified all pre-operative requirements and initiated IV start efficiently, ensuring readiness for surgical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instruments and materials for sterile procedures in the operating room.
- Administer and monitor conscious sedation under MD supervision.
- Appropriately assess and document patient responses.
- Applied strong clinical judgement and critical thinking to anticipate surgical needs and respond effectively to intraoperative emergencies.
- Ensure patients' safety and rights are upheld while under anesthesia through patient advocacy.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery protocols, enhancing understanding and compliance for better recovery outcomes.
- Ensure safe discharge home.
Charge Nurse, LVN-RN
Park Place Manor
Belton
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Delivered comprehensive care to 30 hospice/rehab/long term residents, including medication administration, wound care, end of life care, and assistance with ADLs, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Coordinated with healthcare team and families to maintain quality and continuity of care, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing- RN -
Temple College
Temple05-2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Temple College
05-2014
High School Diploma -
Rockwall High School
08-2007
Skills
- Care team collaboration
- Emergency response coordination
- Surgical chart preparation
- Risk assessment
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Direct patient care: wound care, wound vac, PIV starts, central line management, IV infusions/drips, gastric tube insertion/care, TPN, blood administration, ADLs, cardiac rhythm interpretation, lab specimen collection, medication administration
- EMR systems
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association
- ACLS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Charge Nurse
BS&W @ Sunnyvale
08.2021 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Texas Institute for Surgery
09.2019 - 04.2022
RN, PACU
Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute
10.2017 - 02.2022
RN, Pediatric
Epic Health Services
01.2017 - 10.2017
RN, MedSurg/Telemetry/Pediatric
BS&W @ LakePointe
01.2016 - 02.2019
RN, Perioperative
ASC of Killeen
07.2015 - 12.2015
Charge Nurse, LVN-RN
Park Place Manor
10.2014 - 10.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing- RN -
Temple College
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Temple College
High School Diploma -
Rockwall High School