Sharon Sabel
Portage,MI
Summary
To obtain a challenging position in healthcare that offers the opportunity for growth, advancement, and increased responsibility in leadership and education. To promote a team approach to best practices, and to assist clients in obtaining greater independence and better overall outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Employed at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Through Cell Staff Staffing Agency
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2025 - Current
- Administers medications and monitors patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and improve interventions.
- Educates patients and families on mental health conditions.
- Implements crisis intervention strategies to manage acute psychiatric episodes effectively.
- Demonstrates adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Promotes a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Utilizes electronic health records to document patient progress and treatment adjustments efficiently.
- Builds trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensures patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and improve interventions.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to manage acute psychiatric episodes effectively.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient progress and treatment adjustments efficiently.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
Registered Nurse
Residential Opportunities Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Cared for residents with diverse physical and developmental disabilities within a group home setting and at a residential treatment center for Autism treatment and research.
- Responsible for assessing acute illness/injury on a daily basis as well as conducting quarterly and annual nursing assessments.
- Other responsibilities included passing medications, maintaining inventory of medications and supplies, and educating staff regarding medications and medical care of residents.
Registered Nurse, Adult Behavioral Care Unit (psychiatric unit)
Borgess Medical Center
Kalamazoo, Michigan
04.2005 - 10.2011
- Cared for 4 to 6 patients with mental health conditions in various states of crisis.
- Trained and worked on Geriatric Unit, Adult Didactic Unit, Adult Dynamic unit, and Adolescent Unit. Duties included operating as charge nurse.
- Completed 8 months of auditing computer charting for all RNs and PCAs on the unit, and provided feedback and education.
- Assisted unit educator with keeping computer charting education current, and assisted educator with in-services and meetings.
- Attended weekly meetings and assisted with planning, testing, and building of CPOE environment. Served as “Super User” for rollout of CPOE.
- Audited charting per request of management as needed.
Extern II, Registered Nurse
Borgess Medical Center
Kalamazoo, Michigan
06.2004 - 03.2005
- Completed orientation as Extern III on Neuro Ortho Rehab Trauma Unit, assumed role of RN upon receipt of registered nurse license, caring for 5 – 7 patients.
Owner
Sabel Daycare
Portage, Michigan
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Responsible for all aspects of childcare and management of financial and business procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MichiganCertificate Award - Nursing, LPN
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MichiganCertificate Award - Surgical Technology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MichiganSkills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessment
- Therapeutic communication
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Compassionate and caring
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Electronic health records
- Training staff
Affiliations
- Michigan Nurses Association 2004 – Current
- Student Nurses’ Association – Member 2004
- Phi Theta Kappa – National Honor Society – Member 2003, 2004
- Peer Tutor – Human Growth and Development 2002 KVCC Kalamazoo, MI
- Face Painter – SummerFest (West Michigan Cancer Center) 2000, 2002, 2003 Kindleberger Park Parchment, Michigan
- Sunday School Teacher – Oakland Drive Church of Christ 2000 – 2004 Portage, Michigan
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Employed at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Through Cell Staff Staffing Agency
11.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Residential Opportunities Inc.
10.2019 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Adult Behavioral Care Unit (psychiatric unit)
Borgess Medical Center
04.2005 - 10.2011
Extern II, Registered Nurse
Borgess Medical Center
06.2004 - 03.2005
Owner
Sabel Daycare
01.1997 - 01.2003
Certificate Award - Surgical Technology
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Certificate Award - Nursing, LPN
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Kalamazoo Valley Community College