Sarah Strong
Moss,USA
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Cookeville Regional Hospital Home Health. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Dedicated to providing top quality and compassionate patient care. Leveraged expertise in mechanical ventilation support and infectious disease control to enhance patient outcomes. Excelled in multidisciplinary teamwork, improving treatment plans and patient satisfaction. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Hospital Home Health
Cookeville, TN
12.2024 - Current
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
LPN, Private Duty
Highland Rim Home Health
Cookeville, TN
12.2017 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with families by providing education about health maintenance activities for their loved ones.
- Gathered entire medical histories and information to update medical records.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Performed direct patient care such as bathing, dressing changes, catheterization management, tube feedings .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Assisted in developing short term goals that were achievable within the scope of home health nursing practice.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures designed to prevent cross contamination.
LPN, Private Duty
Cookeville Regional Hospital Home Health
Cookeville, TN
12.2017 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with families by providing education about health maintenance activities for their loved ones.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Gathered entire medical histories and information to update medical records.
- Performed direct patient care such as bathing, dressing changes, catheterization management, tube feedings .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Assisted in developing short term goals that were achievable within the scope of home health nursing practice.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures designed to prevent cross contamination.
- Ensured safety of patients while providing quality nursing care services in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Provided nursing care to patients in private homes according to established standards and practices.
- Assessed patient condition by taking vital signs and performing physical examinations.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LPN, Private Duty
Cumberland River Home Health
Celina, TN
08.2014 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with families by providing education about health maintenance activities for their loved ones.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Performed direct patient care such as bathing, dressing changes, catheterization management, tube feedings .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Assisted in developing short term goals that were achievable within the scope of home health nursing practice.
CNA
Cumberland River Home Health
Celina, USA
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Assist clients with bathing, personal needs, take vital signs, cooking, cleaning, and laundry
CNA
Sitters Ect.
Brentwood, USA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted clients with bathing, personal needs, take vital signs, cooking, cleaning, laundry and respite care
CNA
Intrepid Home Health
Cookeville, TN
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Assisted clients with bathing, personal needs, setup trays, feeding, take vital signs
CNA
Masters Health Care Center
Algood, USA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisted clients with bathing, personal needs, setup trays, feeding, take vital signs
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
CNA
Life Care Center of Sparta
Sparta, USA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Assisted clients with bathing, personal needs, setup trays, feeding, take vital signs
CNA
Mabry Health Care and Rehab
Gainesboro, USA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Assisted clients with bathing, personal needs, setup trays, feeding, take vital signs
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY08-2024
Associate of Science -
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN12-2020
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Livingston, TN01.2003
High School Diploma -
Celina High School
Celina, TN01.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
State of Tennessee
TN, USA01.2003
Skills
- Health Care Advisory
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Mechanical Ventilation Support
- Tracheostomy Patient Care
- Airway Suctioning
- Pulmonary Care Management
- G-Tube Management
- Infectious disease control
- In-Home Care
- Documenting vitals
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Direct patient care
- ADL assistance
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Tennessee, 2024
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Tennessee, 2014
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Tennessee, 2003
- Intravenous Therapy Certification, February 2014
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support, December 2024
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Accomplishments
- 2012 Caring Heart Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cookeville Regional Hospital Home Health
12.2024 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Highland Rim Home Health
12.2017 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Cookeville Regional Hospital Home Health
12.2017 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Cumberland River Home Health
08.2014 - Current
CNA
Cumberland River Home Health
01.2013 - 08.2014
CNA
Sitters Ect.
01.2012 - 01.2013
CNA
Intrepid Home Health
01.2010 - 01.2013
CNA
Masters Health Care Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
CNA
Life Care Center of Sparta
01.2006 - 01.2008
CNA
Mabry Health Care and Rehab
01.2003 - 01.2006
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Western Kentucky University
Associate of Science -
Volunteer State Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Celina High School
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
State of Tennessee