Sarah Pierce

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the quality of nursing care delivered within 8 facilities in the Western Region
• Conducted regular performance evaluations via NCVIP for direct assigned nursing staff, identifying strengths and areas needing improvement while providing guidance on career advancement strategies.
• Member of American Correctional Association and North Carolina Correctional Association
• Provide support to facilities preparing for ACA accreditation/reaccreditation
• Completion of end of month reports and monitoring of 8 facilities' reports within the Western Region
• Travel to assigned facilities with the Western Region to assist and support Nurse Supervisors with various facility, operational, and personnel issues.
• Highly skilled in communication in all forms, to include written and verbal.
• Communicate and collaborate with facility Wardens and various members of interdisciplinary team
• Participate as co-investigator in Internal Investigations
• Issue disciplinary action to staff as indicated, successfully navigate difficult and challenging personnel issues
• Knowledgeable regarding state and federal rules and policies, as well as North Carolina Board of Nursing laws and expectations.
• Liaison for North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. Successfully coordinated and implemented batch scheduling of offenders to various clinics, to include Radiology, General Surgery, Mammography, Urology, Neurology, Cardiology, Physical Therapy. Participate monthly in meetings with Hospital Administration to address any issues or discuss upcoming projects
• Successfully stood up Physical Therapy Clinic for utilization by Western Region facilities at Avery Mitchell by collaborating with Rehab Revolution staff as well as Custody staff.

• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop to ensure patient safety and best prevent negative patient outcomes.
• Navigated global Covid-19 pandemic and challenges within prison setting
• Developed strong relationships with medical providers which facilitated improved collaboration between nurses and physicians resulted in more effective treatment strategies being implemented swiftly.
• Upheld high standards of nursing practice through continuous education on current trends, emerging challenges in healthcare delivery systems, best practices in leadership roles within the profession.
• Increased staff retention rates by fostering a supportive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting medical providers, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with members of multidisciplinary team.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of relevant and pertinent information.
• Mentored and supervised RNs and LPNs, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, and ensured appropriate follow-up care.

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• 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.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• 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.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

• 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.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.