Sarah K. Close

RN

St. Lawrence Health; Canton-Potsdam Hospital

06.2007 - Current

I've held many positions at my 'home hospital' over the last 17+ years
Operating Room Circulating RN (current position, 9/2021-present) - Coordinates surgical team and operating room supplies and equipment - Critical thinking and multitasking utilized to manage aggressive surgical schedule and complete surgical process in a safe, timely, expedient manner - Orients and precepts new staff members
ICU Charge RN - Provided ICU level of care to patient assignment, while in charge of 6 Bed ICU - Oriented new ICU RN employees and fellow RNs for Charge RN role
Case Manager, and Lead Case Manager - Utilization review and utilization management, concurrent review, documentation integrity, denial management, discharge planning, care coordination
Clinical Nurse Manager (Outpatient) - Managed approximately 30 RNs and LPNs in clinic setting
PACU Charge RN - Post Anesthesia Care for immediately postoperative patients
The Birthplace Charge RN - Labor, Delivery, Postpartum and Neonate care
Emergency Room RN - Provided and coordinated care of emergency room patients, collaborating with treatment team for appropriate disposition
Per Diem Nursing Supervisor (House Supervisor) - Responsible for supervision of 96 Bed community hospital- including patients, staff and visitors - Care facilitating, bed management, staffing, education, crisis management and mitigation, conflict resolution, maintaining communication between providers, nursing and families, and much more
Per Diem Cardiac Imaging and Cardiac Rehab RN - Expedited heavy schedule of patients, ensured smooth delivery of care, provided updated information to primary care medical offices when appropriate
Medical Surgical Charge RN - Coordinated and facilitated the delivery of care to 25 patients by overseeing medical-surgical staff while carrying a patient assignment

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