Registered Nurse Nursing

SARA THENUWARA

*** ****** ******, ********** ** 78626 ********@*****.*** 512-***-****

Highly efficient and dedicated Registered Nurse and a teacher with strong background in surgical and critical care procedures, clinical observation & coordination, research, teaching and healthcare management poised to excel in a challenging position

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over six years of classroom teaching experience at Round Rock High School

Demonstrated capacity to deliver unparalleled patient care, improving healthcare processes, analyzing complex issues while developing viable solutions, and managing/motivating teams.

Caring and compassionate, with proven ability to form strong relationships and gain trust of colleagues and patients at all levels.

Detail-oriented, multitasker with extensive organizational attributes and an extensive background in healthcare management and medical procedures; successfully treated up to 100 patients daily in 300-bed hospital environment.

Ability to cultivate a positive, harmonious environment, promoting a spirit of teamwork and idea sharing while optimizing patient care and maximizing individual contributions.

Fluent in English, Russian, Singhalese and Tamil languages.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROUND ROCK ISD Full time Health Science Teacher, Round Rock HS 08/2014 to date

ROUND ROCK ISD Substitute School Nurse & Substitute Nursing Teacher for the Health Science Department 08/2013 – 2014

ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials to facilitate active learning.

Develop curriculum that are aligned with the district and TEKS

Instruct and monitor student learning; establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

Provide feedback and tutoring, grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

Use technology, internet resources, online LAB, web activates to facilitate student learning

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules & procedures.

Maintain discipline in accordance with disciplinary systems of the school district guidelines

Encourage, monitor student progress, and adjust teaching strategies.

Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress & development.

Prepare classroom for class activates, student reports accurately and completely as required by district policies and school regulations.

Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings, academy nights, professional development; communicate between students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, observe, and evaluate student performance.

CHARGE NURSE, SAGEBROOK HEALTH CENTER, CEDAR PARK TX 04/2013- 2015

CHARGE NURSE AND WEEKEND SUPERVISOR 10/2010 -03/2013

Baybrooke Village Care and Rehabilitation Center managed under ‘Stonegate Senior Living’ is a LTC skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center comprising 128 beds.

In charge of all managerial and supervising duties during the weekend including but not limited to clinical approvals. Manage new admits and discharges, supervise all employees including RNs, Efficient operation of all nursing stations including problem solving and conflict resolutions.

Providing direct acute care by observing, assessing, analyzing, administering medications treatments and evaluating residents. Receiving, transcribing, implementing physician’s orders and reporting resident conditions based on non-urgent, urgent, and emergency situations. Planning, implementing and evaluating care plans.

Directing/overseeing, monitoring and evaluating functions and activities of subordinate staff. Participating in duty assignments, monitoring infection control compliance and participating in management meetings.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING 09/2011-03/2012

Victoria Gardens of Frisco, Assisted Living and Long Term Care Rehabilitation Center.

Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and support the nursing process. Assist to ensuring quality nursing care to all patients. Coordinate resource utilization, timely and appropriate care interventions, interdisciplinary communication to enhance patient and family satisfaction

Supervising nursing staff, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions, conduct in service teaching. Collecting, trending, analyzing and reporting data and managing nursing department in the absence of DON.

Provide leadership and promote team spirit with staff, interdisciplinary team, and department heads. Create and maintain a motivating environment. Hiring and Staffing for the Nursing Department.

Demonstrate knowledge and teaching patients and staff on guidelines for screening and management of Cancers, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Degenerative Joint Disorders, and Mental Disorders.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING, EXCELSIOR COLLEGE, NY, USA - 2010

DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, KURSK STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, RUSSIA - Outstanding Student Award, 2001

TEXAS TEACHER CERTIFICATION - CURRENT

LICENSES

RN License, Board of Nursing, State of Texas, Nov 2010-2020

CPR instructor certification - current

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES – Collin County Children's Advocacy Center, Tsunami relief, Ronald Mc Donald House, RRISD Reflections PTA, Elsa England Elementary, Ogle Elementary, Mothers Milk Bank of North TX, charitable organizations.

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