Sarah Woolley
Macon,Missouri
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 29 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pediatric Home Health.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health RN Case Manager
Heartland Home Care
Oskaloosa, IA
07.2012 - Current
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to certifying practitioner.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff RN, ICU
Mercy Hospital Iowa City
Iowa City, Iowa
08.1997 - 04.2012
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Staff RN, ICU/Telemetry
Providence Yakima Medical Center
Yakima, Washington
11.1995 - 07.1997
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Staff RN Med/Surg
Burlington Medical Center (Great River Health)
Burlington, IA
05.1993 - 10.1995
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA05.1993
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs and Physical Assessments for Comprehensive Assessments following state and federal regulations for service reimbursement
- Accurate Documentation, chart review, ethical considerations, HIPPA considerations
- Complete management of home health private duty cases, including obtaining prior authorization from insurance, discharge planning, monthly supervisory visits, provided home health visits for palivizumab administration, occasional adult home health visits, assisted Iowa Donor Network with administering filgrastim to bone marrow donors
- Management of the nursing staff including monthly educational meetings, reviewing charting for accuracy and yearly evaluations
- Participated in quarterly board meetings by providing census data, infection rates and QI
- On-call 24/7 for clients and nursing staff
Timeline
Home Health RN Case Manager
Heartland Home Care
07.2012 - Current
Staff RN, ICU
Mercy Hospital Iowa City
08.1997 - 04.2012
Staff RN, ICU/Telemetry
Providence Yakima Medical Center
11.1995 - 07.1997
Staff RN Med/Surg
Burlington Medical Center (Great River Health)
05.1993 - 10.1995
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
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