Sarah Stephens
Integris Health- Edmond
Oklahoma City,OK
18
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in direct patient care and team supervision. Proven expertise in infection control and patient education, significantly improving recovery outcomes and patient satisfaction rates.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 11 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- 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.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
4 Months- Administered preoperative and postoperative care, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout surgical processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recognized potential complications, escalating concerns to the surgical team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care instructions.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
14 Years 8 Months- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and recognized changes in patient conditions, escalating concerns to healthcare teams promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, enhancing recovery outcomes and satisfaction levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Telemetry monitoring
Timeline
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Oklahoma University Medical Center
07.2026 - 11.2026Read More
Registered Nurse
Integris Health- Edmond
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
11.2008 - 07.2023Read More
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science from Nursing
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