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Sarah Henson

Ada,OK

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Victory Home Health And Hospice
04.2022 - Current
  • Educated families on the hospice process, enabling informed decision-making during a difficult time.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of hospice services provided within the organization.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care through thorough planning and coordination.
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
  • Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.

Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital Ada
05.2016 - 04.2022
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Central University
Ada, OK
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Vanoss High School
Ada, OK
05.2011

Skills

  • Procedure Assistance
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Heartsaver CPR AED
  • Vaccine administration
  • Hospice Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • IV setup
  • Documentation
  • Case Management
  • Unit Oversight

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Victory Home Health And Hospice
04.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital Ada
05.2016 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Central University

High School Diploma -

Vanoss High School

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