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Sarah S Perez

Summary

Detail-oriented retired registered nurse with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Nursery

El Camino Hospital
09.1997 - 03.2003
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.

Registered Nurse Critical Care, Shift Supervisor,

El Camino Hospital
09.1979 - 03.1997
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Critical Care Instructor Cardiovascular Intensive

Stanford Hospital
09.1973 - 09.1979
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Staff Nurse Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Stanford University Hospital
09.1969 - 09.1973
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Management
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Control
  • Budget Management

Timeline

Manager of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit/Nursery

El Camino Hospital
09.1997 - 03.2003

Registered Nurse Critical Care, Shift Supervisor,

El Camino Hospital
09.1979 - 03.1997

Critical Care Instructor Cardiovascular Intensive

Stanford Hospital
09.1973 - 09.1979

Master of Science - Nursing

San Jose State University

Staff Nurse Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Stanford University Hospital
09.1969 - 09.1973
Sarah S Perez