Sarah Lairamore
Pocola,OK
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Pocola Health & Rehab, excelling in care planning and staff supervision. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective training and compliance oversight. Skilled in electronic charting and fostering a collaborative team environment, ensuring high-quality care and safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekend Supervisor, Care Plan Manager
Pocola Health & Rehab
Pocola, OK
02.2022 - 02.2026
- Supervised weekend staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and operational standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing communication among healthcare teams.
- Monitored resident safety and wellbeing, promptly addressing concerns to maintain high care quality.
- Led emergency response drills, reinforcing preparedness and compliance with safety regulations.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by facilitating open communication and mediating disputes.
- Provided comprehensive training for new hires, fostering a supportive work culture that encouraged professional growth.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for staff and customers through consistent monitoring of facility conditions.
- Collaborated with management on strategic planning initiatives, contributing valuable insights based on weekend operations data.
- Improved employee performance through positive reinforcement and effective training.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medication management, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital procedures, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
- Streamlined documentation processes by utilizing electronic health record systems, improving accuracy of patient information.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions and referrals as necessary.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
Charge Nurse
Mercy Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
02.2008 - 11.2021
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on clinical procedures and hospital policies.
- Managed staffing resources to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
Fort Smith, ARSkills
- Care Planning
- Direct patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Electronic charting expertise
- Compliance oversight
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Weekend Supervisor, Care Plan Manager
Pocola Health & Rehab
02.2022 - 02.2026
Charge Nurse
Mercy Fort Smith
02.2008 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith