Sara E. Shinn, BSN, RN
Wellesley, Massachusetts
603-***-**** ( acb7sn@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To continue my successful health care career leveraging
interests in medical sales, marketing and clinical education.
Profile: ? Accomplished, versatile, conscientious and global thinking
B.S.N. / R.N. with a valuable blend of
experience, quality education and performance in both clinical
care and corporate environments.
? Highly effective communicator with proven teaching and
organizational skills with a focus on results.
? Ongoing experience working with complex medical issues and
multi-system health cases assure quality of care, efficiency,
and cost containment.
? Experienced liaison with physicians, nurses, support staff, and
other professionals in multiple
health care units to promote services and open new markets.
? Equally effective in both collaborative environments as well as
circumstances requiring
independence, planning, self direction and self motivation.
? Licensed RN in NH and MA.
? ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) and Wilderness
EMT Certified.
Professional
Experience: Care Transitions Coordinator/Account Executive, (2012-2013)
Amedisys Home Health & Hospice Care
Field based Care Transitions Coordinator/Account Executive
responsible for establishing and developing new business
contacts, maintaining current business relationships, and
creating/nurturing community/patient relationships. Accountable
for developing and implementing a sales and marketing plan for
an assigned geographic region. Specifically:
? Review physician orders with patients on-site, assess the
patient's clinical needs, and gather information.
? Facilitate patient involvement in his or her own care by
providing education and obtaining the necessary information
required for successful transition home.
? Establish, grow, and maintain relationships with facility-based
referral sources by both communicating with existing referral
sources and identifying new opportunities.
? Participate in Unit/Branch growth and development, as well as
researched and developed strategies and plans which identified
marketing opportunities.
? Engage in community education, direct marketing, and new
community contact development.
? Strong focus on reducing ACH 30 day-hospitalizations
Medical / Oncology Staff Nurse, (2010-2012)
Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH
Position requires a diverse range of clinical, administrative, and
interpersonal communication skills and abilities in a multi-
disciplinary collaborative environment, including IMCU and
Behavioral
Health. Specifically:
? Evaluate, assess, plan, organize and provide direct
comprehensive care to patients with complex
medical issues and multi-system health cases.
? Collaborate and consult with physicians and other health care
providers.
? Educate patients and family members regarding diagnosis,
treatment and rehabilitation.
? Maintain responsibility for admissions and discharge processes.
Business Owner, (1995-2006)
Garden Artistry, Marblehead, MA
? Applied a blend of business development / sales skills along
with creative eye to grow
this floral design company with commercial and residential
accounts in MA, ME and NY.
Education: Simmons College - Boston, MA
Dix Scholar Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program BSN (2009)
. Preceptor experience: Massachusetts General Hospital - 168
Hours in Cardiac Nursing
. Clinical practicum experience at major Boston hospitals:
- Beth Israel Medical Center
- The Children's Hospital
- Brigham & Women's Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital
New England School of Art and Design - Boston, MA
Bachelor of Fine Arts Program (1989-1993)
Professional
Affiliations: ? Oncology Nursing Society
? National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization