Sarah Lacy
Amarillo
Summary
Patient-focused Director Of Nursing offering 16-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Fundamental LTC
2023.03 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
Teaching Assistant
Amarillo College
2022.08 - 2023.03
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Director Of Nurrsing
Amarillo Center For Skilled Care
2021.11 - 2022.07
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
Director of Nursing
Leaderstat
2021.05 - 2022.11
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Cath Lab RN
Christus Health
2020.09 - 2021.03
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and closely monitoring cath lab procedures.
- Enhanced team efficiency through effective communication, collaboration, and timely task completion.
- Managed emergencies with rapid response and adherence to protocols, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
Administrator
DON, Prime Star
2020.02 - 2020.10
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Assisted executive leaders in decision-making procedures by creating daily reports to advise leaders on corrective actions and process improvements.
- Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
- Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
- Oversaw successful planning and execution of staff meetings, parties and events.
Director of Nursing
Fundamental Administrative Services LLC
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension Health
2012.01 - 2016.01
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
Brackenridge Hospital
2012.01 - 2015.01
Education
MBA - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2025
BSN - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX02.2010
No Degree - Nursing- LVN
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX06.2008
Skills
- Budget Development
- Expense Monitoring
- Recordkeeping and File Management
- Customer Service
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Infection Control Procedures
- Operational Standards
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Nursing Process
- Emergency Situations
Accomplishments
- RN
- Skills
- Registered Nurse (10+ years)
- Mental Health/ER (8 years)
- Educational Content Development (5 years)
- Utilization Review (3 years)
- Pediatrics Experience (5 years)
- Management Experience (7 years)
- Process Improvement (3 years)
- Case Management (3 years)
- Nursing
- Critical Care Experience
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Medication Administration
- Triage
- Vital Signs
- Epic
- Certifications and Licenses
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Affiliations
American Nurse Association
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Fundamental LTC
2023.03 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Amarillo College
2022.08 - 2023.03
Director Of Nurrsing
Amarillo Center For Skilled Care
2021.11 - 2022.07
Director of Nursing
Leaderstat
2021.05 - 2022.11
Cath Lab RN
Christus Health
2020.09 - 2021.03
Administrator
DON, Prime Star
2020.02 - 2020.10
Director of Nursing
Fundamental Administrative Services LLC
2017.01 - 2019.01
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Ascension Health
2012.01 - 2016.01
Brackenridge Hospital
2012.01 - 2015.01
MBA - Nursing
Western Governors University
BSN - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
No Degree - Nursing- LVN
Amarillo College
ACLS
BLS
PALS
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