Sarah Morrison
Cabot
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with a strong focus on patient care, team collaboration, and achieving results. Known for flexibility and reliability, consistently meeting changing needs in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to lead healthcare teams and deliver exceptional outcomes in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Professional Staff Nurse ONC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
12.2022 - Current
- Administers comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Mentors junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical protocols.
- Implements evidence-based interventions to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Conducts patient assessments and monitors vital signs to ensure optimal health statuses.
- Facilitates education sessions for patients and families regarding treatment options and self-care strategies.
- Leads quality improvement initiatives to elevate nursing practices within the department.
- Collaborates with oncologists to develop tailored treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Manages complex caseloads of patients with diverse medical conditions, delivering appropriate interventions based on assessments and diagnoses.
- Streamlines nursing workflows for increased efficiency and optimizes resource utilization.
- Participates in committee work focused on improving patient care outcomes across the organization through research-driven approaches and innovative solutions.
- Develops strong relationships with patients' families, facilitating open communication channels that support shared decision-making regarding treatment options and care planning.
- Serve as a key point of contact for patients, addressing concerns, providing updates on progress, and advocating for their best interests.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Urgent Care
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Increased patient satisfaction by triaging care situations efficiently and coordinating with physicians.
- Assisted physicians in comprehensive patient care through assessments, evaluations, and educational support.
- Identified critical clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual patient issues during care episodes.
- Enhanced patient care experiences by actively improving quality and service through personal accountability.
- Applied adult learning principles in effective teaching strategies for patients, families, and new staff.
- Actively participated in shared governance to set practice goals and drive quality care improvements.
- Supported transitions in care processes to ensure a seamless experience for patients and families.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary communication to foster collaborative care and improve patient outcomes.
Clinical Supervisor RN Case Manager
Concordia Visiting Nurses
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised nursing team, therapists, and aides to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Provided skilled nursing care per individualized care plans developed collaboratively with healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with medical social workers and therapists for effective patient case management according to Medicare guidelines.
- Managed telehealth monitoring of patient vitals, ensuring compliance with physician orders and care plans.
- Educated and precepted new nursing staff to enhance team competence and patient care standards.
- Oversaw team meetings focused on education, case management, and addressing patient concerns and discharges.
- Triage patient inquiries, addressing concerns and delegating tasks to appropriate team members effectively.
- Facilitated coordination with intake department for streamlined home care referral processes.
Field Registered Nurse
Concordia Visiting Nurses
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Case Manage with supervisor to manage each patient’s care appropriately. Coordinate with all disciplines to provide exceptional patient care (i.e. physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aide). Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders (i.e. wound care, IV care and management, disease management and education, bloodwork/specimen collection, medication reconciliation and education)
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma -
Citizen’s School of Nursing
06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
05-2025
Skills
- Specialized clinical knowledge
- Clinical documentation
- Quality improvement
- Ethical practice
- Staff development
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Family education
Timeline
Sr. Professional Staff Nurse ONC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
12.2022 - Current
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Urgent Care
08.2021 - 12.2022
Clinical Supervisor RN Case Manager
Concordia Visiting Nurses
10.2020 - 08.2021
Field Registered Nurse
Concordia Visiting Nurses
06.2016 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse Diploma -
Citizen’s School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University