Sarah McCune
Baldwin City,KS
Summary
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. Dynamic seasoned nurse bringing 24 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AdventHealth
07.2017 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Graceland University School of Nursing
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide students with diverse clinical experiences, fostering well-rounded skill sets.
- Supported students in the development of professional portfolios, preparing them for successful career advancement within the nursing field.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing timely feedback and individualized coaching to promote academic success.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by incorporating clinical simulations and real-world scenarios into lesson plans.
- Stayed current with emerging trends in nursing education by attending professional development workshops and integrating new teaching strategies into coursework.
- Mentored and guided students through challenging clinical rotations, offering support and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Nurse Manager
AIG
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed a team of nurses in Provider Bill Audit for workers compensation.
- Acted as facilitator for Operational Planning Cycle, forecasting supply/demand and staffing requirements globally.
- Recommended provider payment based upon documentation, CPT codes and modifiers, and report fraudulent billing practices.
- Completed Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in operational procedures.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
Registered Nurse
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
03.2008 - 11.2015
- Worked on the post-operative inpatient unit full time and as needed for 7 years.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' individual needs postoperatively.
- 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.
Registered Nurse Neuro/Ortho/General Surgery
Menorah Medical Center
11.2003 - 03.2008
- Worked 11/03 to 7/05, briefly left, then returned and worked 10/05-03/08.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Acted as Charge Nurse and oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's South Hospital
07.2005 - 10.2005
- 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.
- Child care did not work out and I returned to Menorah Medical Center.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Kansas Dialysis Services
05.2001 - 11.2003
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality hemodialysis care and monitoring vital signs during treatment.
- Ensured patient safety with strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper handling of equipment.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments before, during, and after treatments to monitor for potential complications or changes in condition.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, including treatment details and any observed reactions or side effects from therapy.
- Effectively managed emergency situations arising during dialysis treatments such as hypotensive episodes or access site bleeding.
- Provided on-call services for acutely ill patients in the ICU requiring dialysis treatment.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ransom Memorial Hospital
09.2000 - 05.2001
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Worked an over night position and left due to shift-work sleep disorder.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Kansas University Medical Center
05.2000 - 09.2000
- Trained in the Novice Nurse program and realized the operating room was not a good fit.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO12.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2000
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- Lean SixSigma Green Belt Certified
- Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AdventHealth
07.2017 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Nursing Clinical Instructor
Graceland University School of Nursing
01.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2015 - 07.2017
Nurse Manager
AIG
01.2013 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
03.2008 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
St. Luke's South Hospital
07.2005 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse Neuro/Ortho/General Surgery
Menorah Medical Center
11.2003 - 03.2008
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Kansas Dialysis Services
05.2001 - 11.2003
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Ransom Memorial Hospital
09.2000 - 05.2001
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Kansas University Medical Center
05.2000 - 09.2000
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Master of Science - Nursing Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kansas
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