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Sarah Savinelli

Hudson

Summary

Highly motivated and committed licensed practical nurse with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Having twelve years of service in primarily sub acute rehab, wound care and visiting nurse settings. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment. With extensive knowledge of medical regulations and policies able to carry out patient care while performing assessments with deep understanding of various disease processes. Offers strong dedication to informed patient care, administrative excellence and confidentiality. Currently working towards an Associates degree in Science with a mindset of lifetime learner who is adaptive and eager to retain new knowledge.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Courville Of Nashua
09.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.

Visiting Nurse

Encompass Health Home Health
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and managing chronic conditions.
  • Implemented patient-specific interventions to decrease risk of disease exacerbation.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Staff Nurse

Mary Immaculate Health Care Services
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Worked in all settings of skilled nursing including sub-acute care, long term care and dementia care.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in Point Click Care.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Able to identify challenging situations and implement solutions for optimal patient/staff outcome.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, medical team and families regarding medical care, results, appointments and goal planning.

Weekend Nurse Supervisor

Wingate
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Supervised and managed nursing staff for 127-bed skilled nursing facility, including daily scheduling, clinical concerns and challenges.
  • Trained new nursing staff on proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Ability to identify emergent situations and contact appropriate personnel (if needed)
  • Fostered open communication with staff and patients by staying visual and approachable using a team mentality.

Director of Admissions

Life Care Center Of Stoneham
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking via online accounts such as AllScripts and other electronic systems.
  • Designed effective processes to communicate upcoming admissions, while ensuring all equipment and tools needed for patient were available upon arrival.
  • Worked alongside case managers and insurance companies for authorization of stay (if needed) and provided relevant supplementary documentation.

Staff Nurse

The Oxford
08.2012 - 03.2015
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective patient outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance to doctors orders.
  • Completed written documentation and assessments to ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines regulations.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Greater Lowell Vocational School
Tyngsboro, MA
07.2012

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient education of disease process
  • Intake and discharge management
  • Knowledgeable of medicare and medicaid guidelines
  • Obtaining prior authorization for SNF admissions
  • IV certified
  • CPR certified
  • Dementia training
  • Compassionate bedside manner
  • Patient/family focused
  • Strong assessment skills
  • Health documentation

Certification

I.V. Certified

Current CPR

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Courville Of Nashua
09.2022 - Current

Visiting Nurse

Encompass Health Home Health
05.2021 - 09.2022

Staff Nurse

Mary Immaculate Health Care Services
08.2018 - 05.2021

Weekend Nurse Supervisor

Wingate
06.2017 - 08.2018

Director of Admissions

Life Care Center Of Stoneham
03.2015 - 06.2017

Staff Nurse

The Oxford
08.2012 - 03.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Greater Lowell Vocational School
Sarah Savinelli