Sarah Watson
Topeka,KS
Summary
Dynamic Nursing Administration Staffing Coordinator recognized for optimizing staff scheduling and enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong expertise in conflict resolution and compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring high standards of care. Proven ability to foster effective communication and collaboration within nursing teams, contributing to improved staff performance and patient outcomes. Dedicated to driving excellence in healthcare delivery through strategic coordination and support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Administration Staffing Coordinator
Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital
Topeka , KS
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of required paperwork for new employees.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members regarding scheduling issues in a professional manner.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Provided support during new employee interviews and orientations.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management to address staffing concerns.
- Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time off requests when completing schedules.
- Facilitated procedures surrounding employee termination, transfer and discipline.
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Coordinated with training department to ensure employees met required qualifications and certifications.
- Organized and maintained payroll information by entering data, deleting errors, calculating and collecting information.
- Monitored employee attendance records to ensure compliance with company policy.
Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital
Topeka, KS
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Ensured safe environment for all patients through adhering to safety protocols.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to rehabilitation nursing techniques and procedures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair, gurney or commode as needed.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of treatment areas following appropriate infection control guidelines.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored patients for changes in condition and reported any concerns promptly to the RN or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brewster Place
Topeka, KS
11.2016 - 10.2020
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Francis Hospital and Health Services
Topeka , KS
12.2014 - 11.2016
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kansas Neurological Institute
Topeka, KS
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aldersgate Village
Topeka, KS
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Dietary Aide
Aldersgate Village
Topeka, KS
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
Banquet Server
Ramada Inn
Topeka, KS
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guests' needs and responding promptly to requests.
- Served food and beverages to customers.
- Verified food tray contents and transported each from kitchen to banquet hall.
- Resolved guest complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Removed and replaced dirty dishes and utensils to maintain table settings.
- Replenished buffet lines with fresh foods as needed.
- Prepared for busy periods by restocking stations and maintaining clean work areas.
- Portioned, plated and garnished menu items to meet company standards.
Customer Service Cashier
O'Bryhims Thriftway
Overbrook, KS
03.2009 - 07.2012
- Processed credit card, EBT and gift certificate payments in electronic computer systems.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures such as counting money in cash drawers and checking bank deposits against total sales receipts for accuracy.
- Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Collected credit card and cash payments to complete transactions for customer orders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing Education
Highland Community College Technical Center
Atchison, KS05-2017
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe Trail High School
Carbondale05-2012
Skills
- Employee relations
- Staff scheduling
- Interpersonal skills
- Training and mentoring
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Employment data tracking
- Self-motivation
- Temporary and seasonal employees
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Community Service
- Meals On Wheels
References
Clare Zabokrtsky - Previous CNO at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital.
Contact: 785-220-0776
Amber Parkison - Supervisor at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital.
Contact: 913-850-8433
Stephanie Remfry - Nurse Manager at Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital.
Contact: 785-213-5304
Kelly Herrera - Staff develop[meant coordinator and Nurse manager at Brewster Place.
Contact: 785-213-2560
Edna Kruger - Supervisor at the Kansas Neurological Institute.
Contact: 785-409-9988
Taylor Giltner - Nurse manager at Brewster place.
Contact: 785-338-6882
Stacey Simmons - Store manager and supervisor at O'Bryhims Thriftway.
Contact: 785-224-3752
Dian Morris - Mentor at Brewster Place.
Contact: 785-375-8647
Elaine Smith - Co Worker at Brewster Place.
Contact: 785-409-3862
Timeline
Nursing Administration Staffing Coordinator
Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brewster Place
11.2016 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Francis Hospital and Health Services
12.2014 - 11.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kansas Neurological Institute
06.2014 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aldersgate Village
09.2013 - 06.2014
Dietary Aide
Aldersgate Village
04.2013 - 09.2013
Banquet Server
Ramada Inn
07.2012 - 09.2013
Customer Service Cashier
O'Bryhims Thriftway
03.2009 - 07.2012
Associate of Arts - Nursing Education
Highland Community College Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe Trail High School
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