Sarah Oakeley
Abilene,TX
Summary
Dedicated nurse leader seeking further growth and development opportunities at Hendrick Health. Identified Gallup strengths are Empathy, Harmony, Development, Consistency, and Intellect.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Hendrick Health
10.2019 - Current
- Supervise, direct, and motivate high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Lead staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigate and independently resolve complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Manage staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing unit.
- Foster improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
School Nurse
Abilene Independent School District
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Vision, Hearing, and Scoliosis, evaluations.
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Health
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with varying diagnoses, including but not limited to total joint replacement, fractures, and amputations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX05.2014
Skills
- Staff Development
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Empathy and compassion
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Organizational skills
- Team building
- Attention to detail
Certification
Orthopaedic Nurse Certified, May 2020 to June 2025
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Hendrick Health
10.2019 - Current
School Nurse
Abilene Independent School District
11.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Hendrick Health
07.2014 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hardin-Simmons University
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