Sarah Ross
Baraboo,WI
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Miramont Behavioral Health, adept in medication administration and patient advocacy. Demonstrated ability to improve care coordination, significantly reducing hospital readmissions. Skilled in direct patient care and employing effective communication strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Miramont Behavioral Health
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse-Case Manager
Inclusa
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient encounters, supporting accurate billing practices and data-driven decision making.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
Registered Nurse
Mendota Mental Health Institute
01.2020 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Columbia County Public Health
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Madison, WI12-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Miramont Behavioral Health
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse-Case Manager
Inclusa
09.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Columbia County Public Health
04.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Mendota Mental Health Institute
01.2020 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
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