Sarah Schenmeyer
East Greenbush,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Professional Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Commons Nursing and Rehab Center
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Observe, monitor, and chart developments in the Memory care unit with 40 beds
- Charge nurse for 3-4 Certified nurse's aides and help provide optimal care to residents
- Administer medication to residents per Doctor’s orders
- Provide treatments for wounds, bedsores, and skin issues
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Receptionist
Albany Center for Pain Management
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction
- Worked with insurance verification
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Patient Care Associate
Albany Medical Center
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds, and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Switchboard Operator
Albany Medical Center
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Documented messages and forwarded them to the correct individual, including the paging system.
- Announced important information and emergency notifications over PA system.
- Managed a very high volume of calls per day.
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to the best-qualified department.
- Resolved customer issues and complaints promptly and politely, upholding satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maria College
Albany, NY05.2020
Maria College
Albany05.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy12.2012
High School Diploma -
Clayton A. Bouton Jr.-Sr. High School
Voorheesville, NY06.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Basic Life Support- National CPR Foundation - undefined
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Health Information Access
- Disease Management Programs
- Staff Supervision
- Operational Standards
- Operational Procedures
- Infection Control Procedures
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- EMR Systems
- Patient Education
- Emotional Intelligence
- Medical Records Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10-15 staff members as charge nurse.
- Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Timeline
Registered Professional Nurse
Albany Medical Center Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Commons Nursing and Rehab Center
09.2018 - 08.2020
Receptionist
Albany Center for Pain Management
05.2017 - 09.2018
Patient Care Associate
Albany Medical Center
02.2016 - 05.2017
Switchboard Operator
Albany Medical Center
10.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maria College
Maria College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hudson Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Clayton A. Bouton Jr.-Sr. High School