Sarah Kippes
Royse Ciy,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers 16 years of patient care and advocacy within Med/Surg and Rehab units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges, and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Manager RN
Hunt Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 01.2024
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Managed employee assignments
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the unit, adhering to strict infection control protocols and reporting potential risks promptly.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
LVN, RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2019
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College System
North Harris, Tx05.2016
LVN - Nursing
Lone Star College System
Kingwood, TX08.2007
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Issue Resolution
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Effective Communication
- Pain Management
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Time Management
- Care Coordination
- Employee Performance
- Duty Delegation
- Performance Evaluation
- Nursing Documentation
- Policy Compliance
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Licensed RN - current
- BLS
- NIHSS Certified- current -5/2024
Timeline
Shift Manager RN
Hunt Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 01.2024
LVN, RN
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College System
LVN - Nursing
Lone Star College System
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