SARAH MAZIBUKO
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence, I leveraged my attention to detail and team collaboration skills at Savanna Assisted Living LLC to enhance operational efficiency and staff development. My background in nursing and administration enabled a significant decrease in patient falls and overhead costs, showcasing my ability to achieve key results through strategic planning and quality care. Talented Administrator highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RCFE ADMINISTRATOR
SAVANNA ASSISTED LIVING LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- Supervised administrative support staff members, offering guidance, feedback, and mentorship that contributed to their professional growth and development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
- Generated reports to suggest corrective actions and process improvements.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Completed forms and reports to facilitate admission, transfer or discharge.
- Reduced overhead costs through careful budget management and resource allocation.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Registered Nurse
WESTWAY STAFFING
02.2010 - 06.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - NURSING
KENYA MEDICAL TRAIONG COLLEGE
NAIROBI- KENYA08.2000
Skills
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Recordkeeping and File Management
- Office Administration
- Personable and Approachable
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Management
- Scheduling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Development
- Goal Setting
- Employee Supervision
Timeline
RCFE ADMINISTRATOR
SAVANNA ASSISTED LIVING LLC
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
WESTWAY STAFFING
02.2010 - 06.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - NURSING
KENYA MEDICAL TRAIONG COLLEGE
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