Sarah Kozak
GUELPH,ON
Summary
Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Over 15 years of case management experience with proven skills in patient assessment, care coordination and critical thinking. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with prioritizing patient advocacy. Results driven for ensuring effective health care collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Allianz Global Assistance
Cambridge, Ontario
11.2011 - Current
- Assessing patient needs through obtaining comprehensive medical information from Physicians and medical professionals around the globe for clients requiring medical attention while traveling.
- Critical thinking and decision making to determine if clients are receiving appropriate care and if they require evacuation or transfer.
- Facilitating emergent medical evacuations by collaborating with the team and assessing local resources and patient conditions.
- Coordinating with team to ensure timely medical repatriation to client's home or receiving facility once medical stability is established.
- Connecting directly with clients and their families to support and advise medical care and repatriate related to their needs and medical condition.
RN Vaccinator
Apex Occupational Health Solutions Inc.
Kitchener, Ontario
04.2021 - 12.2021
- RN Vaccinator as an Independent Contractor supporting Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health COVID 19 Vaccine Clinics.
- Provided information, education and vaccine services to promote and preserve health of individuals, families and our community.
- Maintained accurate patient records in Salesforce electronic health system.
General Duty Nurse
Guelph General Hospital
Guelph, Ontario
03.2010 - 10.2016
- Delivered direct patient care in diverse medical unit, ensuring high-quality support in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments consistently.
- Guided patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, enhancing their understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all patient interactions.
- Obtained general and medical information by conducting in-depth patient interviews.
- Offered emotional support to patients and families, fostering resilience during challenging times.
Post Anesthesia Care RN
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
Ithaca, New York
10.2008 - 12.2009
- Monitored and provided care for patients recovering from surgery requiring anesthesia including general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, regional and local anesthesia.
- Prepared patients for surgery in preoperative unit including IV starts, medications and education.
- Administered medications postoperatively including pain management and documented patient responses accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans to promote understanding and adherence post-discharge.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Health Sciences Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba
04.2005 - 03.2008
- Delivered direct nursing care to critically ill patients in Neurosurgical Step Down Unit, ensuring adherence to established policies and standards.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly responding to changes in patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on critical care procedures and recovery processes, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB10-2000
Skills
- Case Management
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- Patient advocacy
- Medical documentation
- Emergency response
- Treatment planning
- Healthcare collaboration
Certification
- College of Nurses of Ontario 2010-Present
- New York State Board of Nursing 2008-2010
- College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba 2005-2008
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Re-certification 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Re-certification 2023
- Pediatric Nursing Certificate Courses at Mohawk College 2023: 1) Introductory course. 2) Nursing Care of Children with Altered Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Sensory Functions
- Introduction to Emergency Medicine Course at Conestoga College 2014
Timeline
RN Vaccinator
Apex Occupational Health Solutions Inc.
04.2021 - 12.2021
RN Case Manager
Allianz Global Assistance
11.2011 - Current
General Duty Nurse
Guelph General Hospital
03.2010 - 10.2016
Post Anesthesia Care RN
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
10.2008 - 12.2009
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Health Sciences Centre
04.2005 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Winnipeg