Sarah King
Belleville,MI
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse with a proven record in enhancing patient outcomes by following policy and protocols that are set in place Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and staff education to foster high standards of patient care. I pride myself in maintaining patient satisfaction and treating patients and coworkers with the respect and kindness they deserve. I am a hard worker and do my best to make sure patients are treated in the way I would treat my family. I love patients and being a nurse.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager Peri Operative Services
Detroit Medical Center-Harper Hospital
Detroit, MI
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Directed nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care within clinical units.
- Conducted thorough research to establish protocols that optimize patient results and facilitate successful treatment approaches.
- Developed and maintained operational budgets to ensure efficient resource allocation.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Involved with implementing Magnet
- Highest scores for retention in DMC
- Currently I am the Safety Officer picked by the Director of Quality
- Ran the Safety Meeting for Quality
- Implemented Unit Based Councils, Fall Champions, State employee readiness (State commented cleanest unit they had ever seen during a survey)
- Mentored and trained new nurses, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Analyzed patient care metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive quality initiatives.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize nurse-to-patient ratios during peak periods.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Counseled families to improve communication.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to identify areas for potential enhancements in patient care delivery methods.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to improve communication and collaboration among healthcare providers.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Detroit Medical Center -Harper Hospital
Detroit, MI
09.2013 - 02.2026
- 3Scheduling, Staffing, Lean, Clinical Support to the staff, preceptor, Lean, Leadership Rounds, Magnet Committee and Core measures process implementation
- Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for training and skill enhancement within the team.
- Analyzed patient feedback data to inform quality improvement initiatives and enhance service delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Detroit Medical Center Harper Hospital
Detroit, MI
09.2014 - 2024
- Led nursing teams to deliver high-quality patient care and improve operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols, enhancing patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary collaboration to streamline patient care processes and reduce delays.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols to optimize care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
- KPI implementation
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and improved information sharing among teams.
- Managed budgets and resource allocation, optimizing staffing levels to meet fluctuating patient needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for [Number]-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
Office Manager
Michigan Institute for Urology
St. Clare Shores, MI
04.2008 - 02.2013
- Coordinated office operations to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for improved document retrieval and management.
- Implemented inventory control processes to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste.
- Streamlined communication channels among departments to foster collaboration and information sharing.
- Employee reviews
- Prepared office for opening and closing
- Maintained payroll, scheduling and budget
- ordered off supplies and maintained inventory
- Customer Service
- Assisted physician with patients, procedures and staff education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Working On BSN/MSN
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, INAssociate of Science - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI05-2013
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nurse leadership
- Staff education
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- EMR systems
- Electronic charting
- Patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Patient care planning
- Nursing expertise
- Ethical practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resource allocation
- Delegation and motivation
Accomplishments
Team Player
I have had multiple blessings and accomplishments as a RN. I feel very proud that I am able to do something that I actually love
Patient Advocate
Loyal to my coworker
I participate with my sons sporting activities and volunteer when I can as the nurse always standing my if needed.
Certification
ACLS
BCLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager Peri Operative Services
Detroit Medical Center-Harper Hospital
09.2024 - 02.2026
Clinical Nurse Manager
Detroit Medical Center Harper Hospital
09.2014 - 2024
Clinical Nurse Manager
Detroit Medical Center -Harper Hospital
09.2013 - 02.2026
Office Manager
Michigan Institute for Urology
04.2008 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Working On BSN/MSN
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College