Sarah Slone
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Experienced professional who is a lifelong learner towards recent and effective research. Showing integrity with providing safe, trustworthy and effective care during vulnerable situations. Works well under high pressure, stressful and critical situations. Flexible to changes in work environment and following direction. Excellent ability with assessing and acknowledging changes in assessment. Effective interpersonal and communication skills in workplace environment with interdisciplinary team and customer service. Works well in a team environment and personable caring demeanor. Personal advocate and leadership skills for the community. Effective critical thinking for triaging and decision making. Initiative-taking to conduct tasks needed for a successful outcome. Multifaceted personal characteristics that can be utilized throughout every working environment. Consciously prioritizing goals while utilizing skills of organization and planning. Orally gathered and conveyed information to proper personnel while also summarizing information in writing.
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care, medication administration, and care plan development. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and coordinated treatment plans. Skilled in training and mentoring junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improving patient care standards. Proficient in electronic health records management, ensuring accurate and confidential documentation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mon Health Medical Center
Morgantown, WV
09.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care by assessing conditions, administering medications, and developing individualized care plans to enhance recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and coordinated treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improving patient care standards across the unit.
- Assisted in developing patient education programs, enhancing understanding of health conditions and promoting proactive health management.
- Conducted routine health assessments and screenings, contributing to early detection and intervention of potential health issues.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Labor & Delivery/ Post Partum/ Nursery
Camden Clark WVU Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Mon Health Medical Center
Morgantown, WV
04.2015 - 02.2023
- Specialized in the Labor, Delivery, Postpartum and Level II Special Care Nursery.
- Cross trained as a circulator in the OR for cesarean sections.
- Coordinated with OR team so that appropriate supplies, paperwork and instruments were in place before case.
- Collaborated with team members for safe effective care.
- Having strong diligence to maintain sterility of surgical field and any breaches in asepsis.
- Knowledgeable in computer charting systems.
- Managed and labeled specimens according to policy.
- Anticipated needs of healthcare team.
- Provided compassionate care for women and infants throughout labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum period.
- Skilled with triaging individuals’ status for proper care and placement.
- Provides education throughout process with every stage.
- Effective communication skills with the interdisciplinary team so that the patient and community have the best outcome.
- Advocated for patients when unsafe decisions were made by going through the chain of command.
- Established rapport during care so that individuals may feel comfortable disclosing personal history while also providing safety during vulnerable situations.
- Informative during care so that community may be autonomous in making decisions about their care.
- Educating parents with up to date research so that they may feel confident as new parents to make the best decisions for their family.
- Using skills such as planning, triaging, and staying organized to meet expected outcomes.
- Well versed in deescalating highly stressful environments.
- Experience with phone communication while observing multiple computer screens.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and compliance, resulting in a reduction in medication errors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and coordinated treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive patient care by assessing conditions, administering medications, and developing individualized care plans to enhance recovery.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improving patient care standards across the unit.
- Assisted
- Conducted routine health assessments and screenings, contributing to early detection and intervention of potential health issues.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, supporting compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing interdepartmental communication.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Nurse Extern
Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC)
Charleston, WV
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Ability to maintain confidentiality to protect community.
- Provides effective communication with interdisciplinary team.
- Exhibits critical thinking skills.
- Excels with teamwork and social circumstances.
- Exhibits emotional intelligence and professionalism.
- Interviews individuals to obtain information for proper assessment and goal achievement.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Ensures safe environment to perpetuate healing.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Always improving organizational skills for individual needs.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
- Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Childcare
Mathew & Pamela Santer
Parkersburg, WV
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities, enhancing children's cognitive and social development through structured play.
- Maintained a safe and stimulating environment, adhering to health and safety regulations while promoting child welfare and security.
- Implemented daily routines and schedules, promoting structure and predictability to support children's emotional well-being and stability.
- Developed a positive relationship with parents while providing quality childcare services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WVAssociates Degree Nursing (ADN) -
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
- Documentation accuracy
- Care coordination
- Communication skills
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Allied Health Certificate
- BLS/CPR
- ACLS
- S.T.A.B.L.E certified
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- NRP certified through American Heart Association
- Acting preceptor for nursing students
- Obtained National accreditation of Baby Friendly initiative
Work Phone
(304) 285-6661
Personal Phone
(304) 531-2488
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mon Health Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Labor & Delivery/ Post Partum/ Nursery
Camden Clark WVU Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Mon Health Medical Center
04.2015 - 02.2023
Nurse Extern
Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC)
05.2014 - 04.2015
Childcare
Mathew & Pamela Santer
07.2012 - 08.2012
Associate of Applied Science -
West Virginia University at Parkersburg