Sarah Spotts
Mentor
Summary
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Surgical Coordinator
University Hospitals
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Manage staffing schedules to maintain optimal nurse-to-patient ratios, ensuring effective care delivery at all times.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Coordinate nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting with physicians on schedules and surgical delays, and communicate with ancillary departments.
- Conduct daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University Hospitals of Cleveland
03.2019 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on operating room procedures and best practices for infection control.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Surgical Lead for orthopedic trauma service, coordinating need for supplies and instrumentation
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-2017
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Team leadership
- Well Organized
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Surgical Coordinator
University Hospitals
07.2024 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University Hospitals of Cleveland
03.2019 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
03.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
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