Sarah Goudie
Arvada,CO
Summary
Resourceful and relationship-driven administrative professional with extensive experience in school operations, family engagement, and healthcare administration. Expertise in interpreting complex regulations, managing confidential documentation, and providing empathetic support to families and staff. Proficient in navigating district-specific systems while excelling in high-volume customer service within fast-paced environments. Committed to fostering positive relationships and enhancing operational efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Secretary
Jeffco Public Schools
Wheat Ridge, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Manage daily front office operations, including student records, enrollment, attendance, and confidential documentation.
- Coordinate arrival and dismissal procedures for 300+ students, ensuring safety and smooth transitions.
- Provide direct customer service support, ensuring timely and accurate responses to requests for information and resolving root-cause issues.
- Maintain and update the school website to support clear, timely communication.
- Manage the principal’s calendar, schedule meetings, and support administrative planning.
- Supervise lunch duties and support student well‑being throughout the school day.
- Coordinate holiday assistance programs by partnering with community organizations and connecting families with essential resources.
- Recognized for knowing students and families by name and creating a welcoming, inclusive school environment.
- Thrive in a fast‑paced setting, balancing competing priorities with accuracy and professionalism.
Family Engagement Liaison
Jeffco Public Schools
Wheat Ridge, CO
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Supported families in navigating school systems, enrollment processes, and communication platforms.
- Coordinated events and meetings to foster community engagement and support initiatives.
- Conducted regular outreach through phone calls, emails, and in‑person meetings to strengthen family‑school partnerships.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop engagement strategies that improved student success.
- Assisted families in navigating complex systems and accessing community resources.
Home Health Nurse
Life Care at Home of Colorado
Lafayette, CO
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Visit multiple patient’s homes daily to perform and instruct in post operative care, disease management, wound care, and pain management
- Case manage cases involving all nursing and therapy services
Professional Staff Nurse, Gastrointestinal, Liver, Pancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology Unit, Telemetry Monitored
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Care of complicated pre- and post-operative GI surgery/oncology patients
- Care of patients post multi diagnosis surgeries
- Extensive experience in wound and stoma treatment
- Very knowledgeable in the care and maintenance of multiple post op drains and tubes
- Experience with PCA pumps and peripheral nerve block care and removal
- Accustomed to handling multiple admissions and discharges each shift
- Educate patients and caretakers on care of wounds, ostomies and drains upon discharge at home
- Educate patients on health maintenance after surgical treatment of disease process
School Nurse
Pulaski County Special School District
Little Rock, AR
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Nursing assessments, diagnosis, and care for ill or injured students
- Age appropriate vision and scoliosis screenings with appropriate referrals and follow ups
- Taught non-nursing personnel medication administration rights and protocols
- Taught non-nursing personnel procedures/treatments for assigned students
- Administered medications and treatments to prescribed students
- Responsible for assessing school safety and health and informing principal
- Participated in the inter-disciplinary team; determined the needs of medically fragile students. Wrote care plans or emergency treatment plans as needed
- Maintained immunization and health records according to Arkansas State Law
- Responded to emergency situations in other schools
- Provided healthcare services and counseling for faculty as needed
- Assisted with teaching and certifying faculty in Red Cross First Aid/ CPR
RN Night Charge Nurse
Broomfield Skilled Nursing
Broomfield, CO
04.2007 - 07.2009
- Charge nurse for 220 bed facility, including Alzheimer’s Dementia unit, long term care unit, and short term rehab
- Patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs, IV placement/therapy, medication administration, wound treatments, tracheotomy care, TPN, pain management, brain injuries, cardiac and stroke recovery
- Rounds made to each unit throughout night, assist nurses as needed with patient care
- Ensured accurate and timely charting by support staff
- Provided advice and emotional support to patients’ and families
LPN Staff Nurse
Broomfield Skilled Nursing
Broomfield, CO
08.2007 - 02.2009
- Medication administration
- Wound/therapy treatments
- Care plan meetings
- Emotional support for family members’ of dementia residents
Alzheimer's Dementia Unit Manager
Broomfield Skilled Nursing
Broomfield, CO
04.2007 - 08.2007
- Ensured nurse charting adequately maintained
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings with care plan changes as needed
- Ensured that care plans were followed by faculty
- Continuing education with staff to ensure safety and compliance with state laws
- Wound care rounds weekly with medical director, including assessing, measuring, and recommending treatment plans
- Performed QA/QI weekly and reported monthly to administrator
- Filled in staffing as needed
- Implemented new computerized charting system, trained staff continuously to maintain accurate charting
- Additional Work History Available if Needed
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Concorde Career College
Aurora12-2008
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO05-2005
Skills
- Strong document organization
- Student oversight and supervision
- School Office Operations & Records Management
- Infinite Campus
- Google Workspace
- Family & Community Engagement
- Calendar Management & Scheduling
- Customer Service & Front Office Support
- Enrollment, Attendance, & Compliance
- Crisis Response and Resolution
- Website Updates & Communication
- Multitasking in Fast‑Paced Environments
- Expert interpretation of medical terminology and care plans for Short-Term Disability (STD) and Life Insurance administration
Timeline
School Secretary
Jeffco Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Family Engagement Liaison
Jeffco Public Schools
11.2020 - 08.2023
Home Health Nurse
Life Care at Home of Colorado
10.2012 - 02.2014
Professional Staff Nurse, Gastrointestinal, Liver, Pancreatobiliary Surgical Oncology Unit, Telemetry Monitored
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
05.2011 - 08.2012
School Nurse
Pulaski County Special School District
09.2009 - 01.2011
LPN Staff Nurse
Broomfield Skilled Nursing
08.2007 - 02.2009
RN Night Charge Nurse
Broomfield Skilled Nursing
04.2007 - 07.2009
Alzheimer's Dementia Unit Manager
Broomfield Skilled Nursing
04.2007 - 08.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Concorde Career College
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Concorde Career College