Sarah E. Robins
Wenatchee, WA 98801
*********@*******.***
Cell Phone 509-***-****
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Total Care ~ Wenatchee Oct 2017~July 2019
Directed and supervised nurses that are in the field: performs public-relations for the company
Manages the office and all nursing and therapeutic services offered by the agency
Assigns appropriate staff level for all cases
Assumes responsibility for orientation for new nursing staff
Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding licensor and the certification of staff
Ensures proper maintenance of medical records and keeps the medical record up to date.
Leads all in-service education programs for staff
Interviews and hires all nursing personnel and assists with non-professional staff
Responsible for recruitment and screening of staff
Makes quality assurance “supervisory visits” at patients home with nurse and family
Periodically evaluates the perfomrnace of nursing staff in writing complete annual employee performance evaluations.
Assist in planning and development of job descriptions
On an quarterly basis review the medical and personnel policies to see that they are being followed and are effective
Do all sign-up, assessments, writes up plan of care (POC) and plan of treatment (POT) specific to each patient’s case
Works in the field as needed
Employee hiring, training, satisfaction and retention
Human resources/payroll and business office duties
Financial oversight
Directing personnel functions, including recruiting, hiring and retention of staff and handling disciplinary actions
Compliance with state regulations/WAC
Patient and Family satisfaction
Experience with sales and marketing
Emergency Room Charge Nurse ~ Quincy Valley Medical Center
Oct 2016 ~ March 2017
Responsible for daily functional management of Emergency room and acute care nurse and know what’s going on with the patients on the floor.
We are a (Level IV Trauma Designation) for a 25 bed hospital with approximately 4000 emergency room visits per year
Practice, teach, and mentor nursing students, rounding with the doctor with the nurse that is working on acute care
Participate in and manage the Quality Improvement efforts of the Acute Care Unit and Emergency Services
Help new CNO develop and maintain policies and procedures ensuring all are up to date and based on best practices
Provide patient care for patients who present with trauma, stroke, myocardial infarction, and other acutely ill and chronically patients
Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until provider is available
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment show adverse symptomatology
Provide outpatient IV therapy and wound care in the absence of the IV/Wound Care nurse
Develops and maintains policies and procedure for Emergency Room and acute care
Chief Nursing Officer ~ Quincy Valley Medical Center
March 2016~Oct 2016
Creating a positive, collaborative work environment
Developing and implementing objectives, policies and procedures
Ensuring that operations comply with established standards and regulations
Preparing and overseeing business reports, including annual budgets
Providing guidance to staff and acting as resource to colleagues
Directing personnel functions, including recruiting, hiring and retention of staff and handling disciplinary actions
Manage a 25 bed critical access hospital
Developing and implementing objectives, policies and procedures
Ensuring that operations comply with established standards and regulations
Preparing and overseeing business reports, including annual budgets
Providing guidance to staff and acting as resource to colleagues
Directing personnel functions, including recruiting, hiring and retention of staff and handling disciplinary actions
Compliance with state regulations/WAC
Patient and Family satisfaction
Experience with sales and marketing
Emergency Room/Acute Care Supervisor ~ Quincy Valley Medical Center
August 2014 ~March 2016
Responsible for daily functional management of Emergency room and acute care programs and services, and the measured results for all aspects of both units.
Manager of Acute Care and Emergency Service (Level IV Trauma Designation) for a 25 bed hospital with approximately 4000 emergency room visits per year
Practice, teach, and mentor Studer group principles such as AIDET, direct report rounding, and leaders rounding on patients
In conjunction with the Chief Nursing Officer, address patient and family grievances
Participate in and manage the Quality Improvement efforts of the Acute Care Unit and Emergency Services
Serve as acting Chief Nursing Officer in the absence of the CNO
Initiate progressive discipline when warranted
Develop and maintain policies and procedures ensuring all are up to date and based on best practices
Provide patient care for patients who present with trauma, stroke, myocardial infarction, and other acutely ill and chronically patients
Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until provider is available
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment show adverse symptomatology
Provide outpatient IV therapy and wound care in the absence of the IV/Wound Care nurse
Develops and maintains policies and procedure for Emergency Room and acute care
Registered Nurse Acute Care ~ Quincy Valley Medical Center
June 2013 ~ August 2014
Provide care for patients recovering from acute illness and chronic illnesses
Provide continuous education for acute illness and chronic illnesses
Maintain accurate documentation of patients progress to discharge
Registered Nurse Case Manager ~ Colonial Home Health
April 2012~March 2013
Provide case management for clients by developing care plans, and consulting with other health care providers.
Develop and provide health education and consultation services to clients and family members.
Make skilled nursing observations and assessments of client health care status.
Registered Nurse ~ Colonial Vista
February 2011~September 2011
Care for patients recovering from surgery, stroke, and/or a heart attack.
Care for patients receiving physical therapy, occupational therapy, wound care, IV antibiotics.
Care of at least 10 to 15 patients at a time.
Registered Nurse ~ Central Washington Hospital
January 2008- October 2010
Care for patients recovering from cardiac complications, strokes, and/or heart attacks.
Closely monitor patient recovery to maintain stable levels.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient’s daily recovery.
Certified Nursing Assistant ~ Central Washington Hospital
July 2006-January 2008
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Provide nursing care to all patients.
Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse
Vasoactive IV Drips
IV Therapy
CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS/TNCC
Trauma/Stroke activation
Telemetry/EKG
Wound Care/splinting and casting fractured extremities
Pain Assessment
Medication Management
Management/Supervising up to 40 employees at a time
Payroll/Bugeting
Evaluating employees and work with them as needed
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel,
High attention to detail and ability to problem solve
Good oral and written communication skills
Organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Conduct training including supervisory training, respectful workplace training, employee orientations and policy training.
Maintain complete and accurate confidential HR files as well as personnel and medical records.
Strong leadership skills
Effective strategy for time-management and prioritization
Direct supervision of Department heads and other staff members
EDUCATION
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE Wenatchee, WA
Nursing Program-RN December 2007
GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE Aberdeen, WA
AA Requirements and Nursing Program 1999- 2006
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Dr Fernando Dietsch
Chief Medical Officer/ ER Director
Sarah Frazier
Care Coordinator
Cheryl Keeler
Registered Nurse
Kathy O’Connell
Social Worker
Dr Jamie Dominquez
Internal Med Doctor
Marissa RN, BSN
Chief Nursing Officer