Sarah Whitman
Cheyenne,Wyoming
Summary
I have been a registered nurse for 18 years, I have a passion for mentoring staff and helping them grow in their profession. With this patient safety and quality outcomes are improved as well as patient and staff satisfaction. I strive daily to make a difference with colleagues, business partners and physicians by improving their satisfaction through relationships built on trust and consistency. I collaborate daily with patients and staff to ensure that all needs are being met and tools are available for safe delivery of care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Lecturer
University of Wyoming - Laramie
Laramie, WY
2023.01 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
2018.01 - 2023.01
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
2015.04 - 2018.01
Women and Children's Services
Charge RN
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
2011.09 - 2015.04
Women and Children's Services
RN
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
2004.06 - 2011.09
Women and Children's Services
LPN
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
2003.06 - 2004.06
Medical Unit
CNA
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
2001.11 - 2003.03
Medical Unit
Water Safety Instructor/Lifegaurd
Worland Aquatic Center
Worland , WY
1996.05 - 2000.08
Education
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wyoming
2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
2004
High School Diploma -
Worland High School
2000
Skills
- Provides leadership, guidance, and support to all direct reports Serves as a role model and coach for service excellence and patient satisfaction
- Provides support in areas including hiring, scheduling, performance management, staff development, employee relations, quality improvement and policy review
- Demonstrates excellent professional and clinical skills, utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the direct and indirect care necessary to meet patient needs and improve outcomes
- Responsible for monitoring operational/supply budget to help ensure and maintain appropriate utilization
- Assists in the collection and preparation of reports related to patient care
- Collaborates with medical staff to ensure the highest level of care for patients
- Holds staff accountable for tactics surrounding patient experience, behavioral standards, quality and safety
- Promotes a culture of safety and quality Maintains a safe environment for the patients, families, and staff
- Works along side educators to improve orientation and education with employees
- Oversees education and orientation of employees and provide insight and establish competencies
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
- NRP
- Fetal Monitoring
- High Potential Leadership Program class of 2014 (Cheyenne Regional Medical Center)
References
- Megan Beach
- Chantell Conn
Timeline
Assistant Lecturer
University of Wyoming - Laramie
2023.01 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
2018.01 - 2023.01
Assistant Clinical Nurse Manager
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
2015.04 - 2018.01
Charge RN
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
2011.09 - 2015.04
RN
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
2004.06 - 2011.09
LPN
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
2003.06 - 2004.06
CNA
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
2001.11 - 2003.03
Water Safety Instructor/Lifegaurd
Worland Aquatic Center
1996.05 - 2000.08
Master of Science - Management and Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wyoming
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
High School Diploma -
Worland High School