Sarah Shaw

RN

Haskell Memorial Hospital

07.2017 - 03.2021

Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Administered medications via oral, IV, rectal, IO and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
Established strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
Assisted QA director with quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall patient outcomes within the department through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses.
Maintained regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, reviews, and updates on policies and procedures.
Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.