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Sara Burroughs

Yucca Valley

Summary

Dynamic Nursing Supervisor with a proven track record at Indian Canyon Post Acute Care, excelling in clinical leadership and patient treatment planning. Adept at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and ensuring HIPAA compliance, while mentoring staff to enhance care quality. Committed to patient safety and delivering compassionate, holistic care for optimal recovery outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Supervisor

Indian Canyon Post Acute Care
04.2023 - 03.2025
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.

Registered Nurse Neuro PCU

Desert Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • 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.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, CA
05-2022

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient treatment planning
  • HIPAA requirements
  • Medical documentation
  • Care planning
  • Direct patient care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Patient safety

Timeline

Nursing Supervisor

Indian Canyon Post Acute Care
04.2023 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse Neuro PCU

Desert Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2023

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

Copper Mountain College
Sara Burroughs