Sarah Montes
Kaiser Permanente
SANJOSE,CA
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Dynamic Assistant Nurse Manager with a focus on ethical practice, care coordination, and clinical leadership. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective training programs and meticulous documentation accuracy.
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manger
3 Years- Supervised daily nursing operations to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing team efficiency.
- Implemented training programs for nursing staff, promoting skill development and compliance with best practices.
- Monitored patient outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating necessary adjustments in care plans.
- Assisted in budget management by tracking departmental expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance professional growth.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
21 Years 5 Months- Assessed patient conditions, prioritizing interventions based on urgency and acuity levels.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care quality.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery understanding and compliance.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Led initiatives to improve infection control protocols, resulting in enhanced patient safety standards.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the unit, increasing overall operational efficiency and team performance.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
LVN - Nursing
Skills
Care coordination
Care management
Staff development
Quality improvement
Medication management
Clinical leadership
Ethical practice
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]ACLS 2029
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manger
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2002 - 08.2023Read More
Mission College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Central County Occuppationl Center
LVN from Nursing
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