Sara V. Luther
Youngsville,PA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Instructor
Jamestown Community College
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
- Coordinated clinical rotations for students, ensuring they gained valuable hands-on experience in various nursing specialties.
- Participated in curriculum development initiatives, contributing to continuous improvement of the nursing program.
- Served as a mentor to students, offering guidance on academic and career-related matters.
- Contributed to accreditation efforts by maintaining thorough documentation of course materials and assessment results.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Delivered lectures on complex nursing topics, simplifying information for easier understanding by students.
Registered Nurse
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
05.2010 - 08.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Nursing Instructor
Venango Technology Center
09.2018 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in nursing education and ensuring high-quality instruction.
- Delivered lectures on complex nursing topics, simplifying information for easier understanding by students.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
Nursing Supervisor
The Resource Center
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees and clients via email, phone and in person.
- Participated in planning and implementation of transition from fee for service to a value-based model through integration and coordination of care.
Nursing Supervisor
Rouse Warren County Home
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Supervised staff and managed care for a 28-bed Alzheimer's/dementia unit and a 19-bed behavioral health unit.
- Served as part of the development team for crisis prevention training and development of the behavioral health unit.
- Optimized resource utilization with careful allocation of equipment, supplies, and personnel based on patient acuity levels.
- Supported patient needs by researching and recommending various types of individualized care plans.
- Educated nursing staff on the importance of accurate documentation, leading to improved clarity in medical records for future reference.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through regular communication with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse
Warren General Hospital
08.2006 - 04.2008
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery including critical care training.
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Health Center
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Completed 12-week GN program and worked as part of the cardiac step-down and medical-surgical team.
- Served as wound and ostomy care team unit representative.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY05.2005
Skills
- Nursing Ethics
- Completing physical assessments
- Electronic Health Records
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Clinical expertise
- Teaching strategies
- Mentoring proficiency
- Teaching material preparation
Certification
- Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License RN566371
- New York State Board of Nursing Professional Nurse License 743495-01
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
Jamestown Community College
07.2022 - Current
Nursing Instructor
Venango Technology Center
09.2018 - 07.2022
Nursing Supervisor
The Resource Center
12.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Beacon Light Behavioral Health
05.2010 - 08.2023
Nursing Supervisor
Rouse Warren County Home
04.2008 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse
Warren General Hospital
08.2006 - 04.2008
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Health Center
05.2005 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jamestown Community College
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