Sara Reynolds MSN, RN, CCRN
Gilbert,Az
Summary
I worked in a Medical Intensive Care Unit for 14 years, 9 as a staff RN, 5 years as a Clinical Resource Leader, and the last 2 and a half years as a Nurse Manager. With my experience I have developed a comprehensive knowledge base and skill set that allows for optimal care for critically ill patients while also ensuring the ICU runs smoothly as a Unit. I have a Masters degree in Nursing Leadership in which my education has provided me with an overview of leadership styles, how organizations function and emphasizing the communication skills required to establish and maintain effective relationships. This knowledge has allowed me to be able to collaborate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse Manager
Valleywise Health
07.2021 - Current
- Manager of MICU, SICU, and 20 bed mixed acuity (Intermediate/Acute LOC) overflow unit.
- Manage human and financial resources; ensuring patient and staff satisfaction.
- Maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
- Ensure that care delivery aligns with the highest quality of care aligning unit goals with the organization's strategic goals.
- Oversee key quality and safety improvement measures.
- Lead staff training to ensure the safest care for patients.
- Ensure staff access to necessary equipment.
Clinical Resource Leader
Valleywise Health Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Supervised, assessed plans, coordinated, facilitated, and evaluated patient care and staff development
- Provided comprehensive care for all patients
- Demonstrated professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers
- Was a leader and resource within the department and ensure daily operations reflect compliance with organizational and departmental goals, mission, vision, and values
- Filled the role of Rapid Response Nurse in which I responded to patients with early signs of deterioration in non-intensive care units to prevent respiratory or cardiac arrest and facilitate and expedite the patient getting a higher level of care if needed.
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Eastern Arizona College
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Direct, manage and evaluate student learning and development in the critical care clinical setting.
ICU RN
Valleywise Health Medical Center
07.2007 - 01.2016
- Staff RN and relief charge nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Cross-trained in Surgical/Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, Burn Telemetry, Adult Progressive Care Unit, and Adult Emergency Department.
Obstetric Technician/Nurse Extern
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Assessed and tended to the needs of antepartum, laboring, and postpartum mothers and newborns
- Assisted with deliveries, became familiar with fetal monitoring.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing with an emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ01.2007
Skills
- Process Improvement/Implementation
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Critical Thinking
- Budget Development
- Clinical Staff Management
- Epic EMR
- CRRT
- IABP
Certification
- CCRN
- ACLS/BLS
- TCAR
Timeline
ICU Nurse Manager
Valleywise Health
07.2021 - Current
Clinical Resource Leader
Valleywise Health Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2021
Nursing Clinical Instructor
Eastern Arizona College
01.2015 - 01.2017
ICU RN
Valleywise Health Medical Center
07.2007 - 01.2016
Obstetric Technician/Nurse Extern
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Nursing with an emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Eastern Arizona College
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