Wendy Sorrells
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Compassionate High School Teacher with seven years instruction experience. Manages classrooms of up to sixteen students with dedication to fostering student progress and achievement of learning objectives. Successful at cultivating inclusive and welcoming learning environments focused on student engagement and academic progress. Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity. Results-driven style of teaching with strong record of success. Senior-level High School Science Teacher with over seven years of expertise in various scientific fields. Adept at helping students to overcome learning challenges and achieve academic goals. Experienced in applying laboratory-based learning models to enhance skillsets. Focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Academics/Secondary School Teacher
Grace Preparatory School
Stafford , VA
08.2017 - Current
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes and tests.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
- Administered standardized tests in accordance with Terra Nova and SAT testing programs.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
School Board Member/Substitute Teacher, K-5
Kuwae Preschool
Okinawa, Japan , Japan
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Coordinated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Crosscountrytravcorps
Tampa , FL
05.2001 - 05.2003
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Adapted to new computer networks and environmental flow every 13-16 weeks.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse/pediatric Emergency
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio , TX
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South Austin Medical Center
Austin , TX
05.1997 - 05.1999
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Central Texas Medical Center
San Marcos , TX
07.1995 - 05.1998
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Determined cause of unexpected test results and other issues by identifying and resolving technical and equipment problems.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Carefully handled and disposed of biological hazardous materials following strict safety procedures to avoid contamination.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Education
No Degree - Undergrad
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LANo Degree -
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LANo Degree - Under Grad/ Science
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALBachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.1995
Skills
- Educational leadership Secondary/Staff Development
- Citizenship promotion/National Honor Society Advisor
- Lab-based learning models and Technology integration
- Science curriculum planning and implementation
Timeline
Director of Academics/Secondary School Teacher
Grace Preparatory School
08.2017 - Current
School Board Member/Substitute Teacher, K-5
Kuwae Preschool
05.2010 - 08.2012
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Crosscountrytravcorps
05.2001 - 05.2003
Registered Nurse/pediatric Emergency
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
05.1999 - 05.2001
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
South Austin Medical Center
05.1997 - 05.1999
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Central Texas Medical Center
07.1995 - 05.1998
No Degree - Undergrad
Louisiana Tech University
No Degree -
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
No Degree - Under Grad/ Science
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F Austin State University
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