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Sarah Kolb

Milan

Summary


Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse II

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
04.2019 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care strategies and ensure seamless communication.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff and medical assistants, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices in pediatric care.
  • Educated families on health management and surgical interventions, fostering understanding of conditions and treatments.
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols, resulting in improved clinical efficiency and patient safety standards.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with pediatric protocols and care plans.
  • Triage phone calls from families and patients.

Medical Assistant II

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2019
  • Assisted physicians with patient examinations and medical procedures, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
  • Coordinated patient scheduling and maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care measures to enhance understanding.
  • Trained new staff on clinic protocols, enhancing team efficiency and maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • Implemented process improvements in patient flow, significantly reducing wait times while enhancing overall satisfaction.

Access Service Representative

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • Managed patient access processes, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with hospital protocols.
  • Coordinated scheduling for appointments, optimizing workflow and minimizing patient wait times.


Registered Nurse, Float Pool

American Nursing Care
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
  • Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.

Pharmacy Technician

Kroger
01.2016 - 06.2019
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.

Medical Assistant

Family Foot and Ankle Center
08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Streamlined inventory management processes for medical supplies, reducing waste and improving accessibility for staff.
  • Trained new staff on office protocols, enhancing team efficiency and maintaining high standards of patient care.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Athens, OH
12-2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
03-2019

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
08-2014

Skills

  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy

Certification

  • Certified Pediatric Nurse - 2024
  • CPR

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

American Nursing Care
06.2021 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse II

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
04.2019 - Current

Medical Assistant II

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2019

Pharmacy Technician

Kroger
01.2016 - 06.2019

Access Service Representative

Cincinnati Children's Hospital
08.2015 - 02.2016

Medical Assistant

Family Foot and Ankle Center
08.2014 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Medical Assistant

University of Cincinnati
Sarah Kolb