SARAH Gilvin

Working in different environments from Long Term

Care to Behavior hospitals. This would include adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Working in new facilities and adapting to their protocols and procedures.

• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Ensured accurate medication administration through proper dosage calculations, timing, route selection, and adherence to the six rights of medication safety.

• Managed staffing needs effectively, ensuring appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios during all shifts.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Oversaw infection control efforts throughout facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.
• Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
• Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments that include CIWA and COWS. Using assessments to report changes in withdrawal symptoms so physician can prescribe medication to assist patients appropriately.
• Promoted safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.

• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
• Supported patients'' emotional well-being, providing compassionate listening during difficult times in their healing journey.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Mentored new rehabilitation nurses, sharing expertise in evidence-based practices leading to successful integration within the team.
• Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.

• Performed wound care management skillfully using appropriate techniques based on type of injury or surgical incision involved.
• Facilitated smooth transitions of care through effective communication with other healthcare providers during shift handoffs or transfers between units.
• Ensured infection control measures were strictly followed according to hospital policies, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among patients.
• Monitored patients'' vital signs and reported any abnormalities to physician promptly, contributing to timely interventions.
• Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult moments in their healthcare journey, fostering trust and rapport.