Sarah Horton

• Provided direct patient care to individuals undergoing surgical procedures for cancer treatment, including preoperative and postoperative care.
• Monitored patients' vital signs, surgical wounds, and overall condition, promptly identifying and responding to any complications or changes in status.
• Administered medications, pain management interventions, and treatments as prescribed by physicians, adhering to hospital protocols and safety standards.
• Educated patients and their families about surgical procedures, postoperative care, and the management of symptoms related to cancer and its treatments.
• Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs and prognosis.
• Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating communication between them and the healthcare team.
• Followed strict infection control measures to prevent post-surgical complications and promote healing.

Assisted in the management of prenatal, postpartum, and gynecologic patients in an outpatient setting.

Performed routine nursing assessments, including taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories, and addressing patient concerns.

Administered medications, vaccines, and injections as prescribed by providers.

Assisted with in-office procedures such as pap smears, colposcopies, IUD placements, and other minor gynecological procedures.

Educated and counseled patients on reproductive health, pregnancy, birth control, and preventive care.

• Managed accurate documentation, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, vital signs, responses, medications and assessment of changes
• Reviewing clinical notes and other supporting documents from patient medical records for proper management and treatments.

• Maintained current knowledge of medications and chemotherapy drugs and correct drug administration while following the Five Medication Rights to reduce medication errors
• Communicated with patients over the phone and in person regarding symptoms or health concerns and determined the type of management needed
• Assured pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of medications/therapies.

• Assisted with diagnostic procedures, including observing and recording objective and subjective symptoms, collecting specimens for laboratory, and provide proper medication administration
• Implemented and documented nursing care while adhering to standard concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Assisted patients in understanding care plans, and helped patients actualize health management plans and goals
• Infused stem cells for Autologous, Allogeneic, and Car-T transplants.

• Managed medications, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures
• Managed the care of patients requiring treatments for Stroke, CHF, Diabetes, MI, Sepsis, GI and GU disturbances.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to culturally diverse situations, members, and patients
• Developed and implemented with physicians, case managers, and physical therapist the plan of care on patients with various disease entities.