SARAH TENOFF
Owosso,MI
Summary
Diligent nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and clinician support. Strong background in sales and marketing with proven industry outcomes and team leadership. Quality-focused, motivated and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions RN
Heart to Heart Hospice
East Lansing
09.2023 - Current
- Review patient records, perform a physical assessment, interview family members and facility staff, and collaborate with the medical director to determine hospice eligibility.
- Create a hospice plan of care based on the patient's medical history, recent decline, and goals for end-of-life care.
- Ensure the care plan evolves with the changing needs of the patient as they transition through the dying process.
- Collaborate with facilities and families to improve the quality of life for the patient, and ensure a comfortable death.
- Evaluate the medication regimen with the hospice medical director, and adjust dosing to the needs of the patient.
- Work with the admissions coordinator and marketers to gather all necessary information to admit eligible patients, and provide necessary medical equipment in a timely manner.
- Participate in informational meetings with families considering hospice to answer clinical questions and explain how hospice can benefit their loved ones.
- Educate patients, families, and facility staff on what to expect at the end of life, and how to best care for patients while respecting their final wishes.
- Fill in for case managers during the week and on call as needed.
Charge Registered Nurse
Durand Senior Care And Rehab Center
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Registered Nurse
Sparrow Hospital - Medical Oncology
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed assignment ratios of 6:1 by strategizing time and patient care.
- Worked with patient care technicians to assist patients in activities of daily living.
- Worked with charge nurse and nursing supervisor to determine plan of care during rapid response calls.
- Screened patients for sepsis and and initiated emergency protocol.
- Ensured HIPPA compliance through regular education.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Office Manager
Shiawassee Family YMCA
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Maintained daily operations, trained new staff, and coached front desk associates and cleaning crew.
- Acted as liaison between YMCA staff, board members, and community residents.
- Provided critical outreach and resources to community members in need of food, housing, and health services.
- Worked with YMCA staff to promote physical fitness, social connection, and youth development.
- Implemented training procedures to ensure all consistency among all staff members.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Resident Care Assistant
The Meadows Assisted Living
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked with resident care staff to improve safe quality of life for residents who required total care.
- Worked alongside dietary and recreation staff to provide healthy food selections and activities to promote social interaction.
- Awarded Employee of the Month in first 30 days of employment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Followed residence's service plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
- Escorted residents to community activities and games and encouraged participation.
- Delivered and served meals and provided other dining needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Sales and Education Executive
Anastasia Beverly Hills
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed 60+ retail sales accounts in 4 states.
- Led team of 10 Account Coordinators and Contract Employees.
- Conducted weekly 1:1 meetings with internal team to discuss strengths, opportunities, and development goals.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with management teams to ensure brand success within their store.
- Increased regional sales by 2.5% ending with $2 million in annual sales revenue.
- Implemented sales and education strategy with multiple teams to ensure consistent trend increases.
- Planned and executed store level events to introduce products and engage with clients.
- Communicated with store teams to plan monthly Brand Focus Days to train employees on products and application technique.
- Facilitated Master Classes for clients and artists.
- Strategized with corporate executives at annual Brand Summit to plan store visits and events.
- Awarded National Best Training and Education Executive in 2017.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Owosso, MI05.2022
Skills
- Patient Care Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- EMR Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Nursing Process
- Sales and marketing
- Team-development
- Leadership
Certification
- Michigan Registered Nurse License - May 2022
- BLS and CPR - renewed June 2023
Timeline
Admissions RN
Heart to Heart Hospice
09.2023 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Durand Senior Care And Rehab Center
03.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Sparrow Hospital - Medical Oncology
08.2022 - 03.2023
Office Manager
Shiawassee Family YMCA
11.2019 - 11.2022
Resident Care Assistant
The Meadows Assisted Living
10.2018 - 07.2019
Sales and Education Executive
Anastasia Beverly Hills
07.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Baker College