Sarah Raybon
Watkinsville,GA
Summary
Proficient Clinical Supervisor bringing over 28 years of experience to growing organization. Talented in improving nurse and staff competencies, managing staff schedules, and overseeing delivery of care to patients. Highly-motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Clinical Coordinator
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Athens, GA
02.2019 - Current
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time.
- Provided guidance and support to team members regarding clinical best practices.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices.
- Managed daily operations including staffing levels, budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation.
- Intervened on behalf of patients when necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Encouraged high morale and staff retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Interacted with patients, asked appropriate questions and listened carefully to deliver high level of clinical care.
- Supervised 20+ staff members and provided periodic performance evaluations.
- Developed and maintained clinical policies and procedures.
- Delegated tasks to each member of staff and oversaw task completion, offering assistance to promote success.
- Assisted with recruitment, selection, orientation and training activities for new employees.
- Developed and initiated departmental goals, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
- Employed active listening and interpersonal talents to effectively interact with various individuals, including physicians, patients and fellow employees.
PACU Charge Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Athens, GA
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Evaluated assigned patients to effectively plan, implement and document skilled nursing care.
- Provided effective communication between the PACU team members, physicians, and other healthcare personnel.
- Managed daily operations of the PACU unit including monitoring staffing levels, staff scheduling, and equipment maintenance.
PACU Staff Nurse
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
Athens, GA
04.2012 - 03.2016
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient charts, assessments, treatments, medications, vitals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations within the PACU setting while maintaining a calm demeanor.
General Surgery Staff Nurse
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
Athens, GA
09.2009 - 04.2012
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
Athens, GA
06.2006 - 09.2009
- Evaluated lab results and communicated findings to physicians in a timely manner.
- Assisted physicians in performing interventional procedures, such as angioplasty, stent placement, and thrombolysis.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing stressful medical procedures through effective communication skills.
- Administered medications to patients pre-procedure and monitored vital signs during procedure.
Assistant Manager of Cardiology and CVSU
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
Athens, GA
05.2003 - 03.2006
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Monitored daily operations of the nursing department, including budgeting, scheduling, and policy implementation.
- Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care.
- Mentored new employees through orientation programs.
- Provided education regarding disease processes and treatments to nurses, physicians, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Recruited, hired and evaluated staff to take corrective action and meet departmental goals.
Cardiology Staff Nurse
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
Athens, GA
01.1999 - 05.2003
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-1996
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Process Improvements
- Progress Monitoring
- Compliance With Regulatory Guidelines
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Meetings
- Staff Supervision
- Effective Communication
- Team Management
- Unit Leadership
- Staff Scheduling
Certification
- Georgia Nursing License
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PACU Clinical Coordinator
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
02.2019 - Current
PACU Charge Nurse
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 02.2019
PACU Staff Nurse
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
04.2012 - 03.2016
General Surgery Staff Nurse
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
09.2009 - 04.2012
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
06.2006 - 09.2009
Assistant Manager of Cardiology and CVSU
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
05.2003 - 03.2006
Cardiology Staff Nurse
Athens Regional Medical Center - Armc
01.1999 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
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