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Sarah Jenks

Sarah Jenks

Argyle,NY

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking Registered Nurse with a successful track record of providing excellent individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling and professional medical care.


Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Proven history of developing and executing safety protocols for health, wellness, & overall comprehensive patient care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Workforce Development Manager

Jenks Machine & Tool Co. Inc.
01.2020 - Current
  • Direct the company's initiative to be a NYS registered apprenticeship site
  • Recruit prospective apprentices/employees
  • Work with local agencies to procure grants/funding
  • Develop policies and procedures to ensure a successful manufacturing business in our region

Director of Patient Services

Washington Center
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and DOH to promote high quality patient care that met and exceeded state/federal regulations
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all governing bodies
  • Ensured onboarding and training of new employees as well as current staff. Provided direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care
  • Provided compassionate nursing care for residents, doing thorough intakes and regular assessments of their medical and emotional needs during their time at our facility

Registered Nurse

Local Care Midwifery
09.2012 - 12.2016
  • Provide prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum nursing care
  • Assessment, documentation and charting
  • Administered medications and monitored responses

After Care Program Director & Assistant Teacher

The Waldorf School
09.2004 - 06.2008
  • Provided gentle, thoughtful, and developmentally appropriate care and education
  • Developed and managed an after-school program
  • Worked with children and families
  • Assessment of child development and ensure appropriate placement

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Program

SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NY
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English & Women's Studies

SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY
05.2007

Associate of Arts -

SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NY
05.2005

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Planning Processes
  • Creative Thinking
  • Government Regulations
  • Patient Care Assessments
  • Operational Procedures
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Compliance Oversight

Timeline

Workforce Development Manager

Jenks Machine & Tool Co. Inc.
01.2020 - Current

Director of Patient Services

Washington Center
08.2017 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

Local Care Midwifery
09.2012 - 12.2016

After Care Program Director & Assistant Teacher

The Waldorf School
09.2004 - 06.2008

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Program

SUNY Adirondack

Bachelor of Arts - English & Women's Studies

SUNY At Albany

Associate of Arts -

SUNY Adirondack
Sarah Jenks