Savannah Hancock
Liberty
Summary
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
St. Francis Eastside
11.2023 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes patient care assignments.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Pre-Op Nurse
St. Francis Eastside
06.2018 - 11.2023
- Provided empathetic support to patients and their families during emotionally charged moments before surgery.
- Streamlined the pre-operative process through effective communication with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability when managing varying caseloads, ensuring timely completion of all required pre-op tasks.
- Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and identifying potential risks.
- Reduced patient anxiety by providing comprehensive education on surgery preparation, procedures, and post-operative care.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Francis Eastside
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Assistant Office Manager
Anderson Bariatric Physicians
01.2010 - 05.2017
- Managed daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and maintaining a well-organized work environment.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies, proactively restocking materials when needed to minimize downtime due to shortages.
- Kept front office clean and well-organized to keep areas presentable for guests and maximize professional appeal.
- Served as liaison between management and staff, effectively resolving conflicts and fostering positive relationships.
- Streamlined office procedures by implementing efficient filing systems and managing schedules.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion by adhering to confidentiality protocols at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC12-2016
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Liberty, SC06-2012
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Quality improvement
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
St. Francis Eastside
11.2023 - Current
Pre-Op Nurse
St. Francis Eastside
06.2018 - 11.2023
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Francis Eastside
05.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Office Manager
Anderson Bariatric Physicians
01.2010 - 05.2017
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Clemson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tri-County Technical College
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
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