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Sarah Williams

Sarah Williams

Summary

Dedicated nurse with 4 years of experience in a level 1 trauma center, specializing in perioperative surgical care. Advocates for patients and delivers top-notch care. Recognized for adaptability, compassion, professionalism, and collaborative skills in diverse work settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Circulating nurse/ Charge nurse

UT Tyler
06.2021 - Current
  • 4 Years experience as a Circulator.
  • 3 years of experience as a charge nurse.
  • Delegating and prioritizing assignments based on individual staff strengths, expertise, and surgical requirements to ensure staff safety and best patient care.
  • Strong leader to nursing personnel.
  • Maintain a comfortable and safe environment for patients and surgical team members.
  • Collaborate with other members of the health care team to achieve optimal staffing levels and positive patient outcomes throughout the hospital.
  • Dailey operations of 14 operating rooms.
  • Assisted in the development of protocols that improved workflow efficiency in operating room settings.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for circulating nursing duties and adherence to safety regulations.
  • Conducted thorough pre-operative assessments to identify potential risks and enhance patient outcomes.
  • Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders using EPIC.
  • Supported successful surgical procedures by coordinating communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other team members.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards related to infection control measures during surgical procedures through regular audits.
  • Assisted in complex surgeries with effective multitasking while ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assisted with patient respiratory needs by administering oxygen, inserting OPA's and applying suction and jaw thrust.

Education

Nursing

Trinity Valley Community College
Terrell, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Manage/ Patient/ Case flow
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Staff productivity management
  • Staff education, Training, Mentor, and Preceptor
  • Ability to function effectively and efficiently in a high stress environment
  • Experience with children and Adults
  • BLS CPR certified
  • Pain assessment
  • Patient positioning
  • Emergency response
  • Caregiver and family support

Timeline

Circulating nurse/ Charge nurse

UT Tyler
06.2021 - Current

Nursing

Trinity Valley Community College