Sarah Hourigan
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Clinical nursing professional prepared for coordinating role with focus on impactful patient care. Strong expertise in patient management, treatment planning, and healthcare protocols, ensuring high standards and positive outcomes. Highly adaptable to changing needs, fostering team collaboration, and consistently meeting objectives. Known for reliability, communication skills, and proactive approach in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Clinical Nurse Coordinator
The University of Kansas Health System
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating patient care plans to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless communication and workflow.
- Supported patient education initiatives to promote health literacy and self-management.
- Developed strong working relationships with community resources to expand available support services for patients upon discharge.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Facilitated scheduling of patient appointments, optimizing resource allocation.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Research Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes or complications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjust care as needed.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02-2027
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05-2022
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Compassionate care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Respiratory maintenance
Timeline
Ambulatory Clinical Nurse Coordinator
The University of Kansas Health System
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Research Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
07.2017 - 05.2022
Post-Graduate Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
MidAmerica Nazarene University