Sarah Myles
Isola
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience in acute care, home health care, case management, nursing instructor, long-term care, seeking to transition skills to a remote nursing position. Proven track record in patient care, health education, and care coordination. Adept at utilizing healthcare technologies and committed to delivering high-quality patient care in virtual settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Wound Care Nurse, RN Supervisor
Humphreys County Nursing Center
07.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care for 47 patients per shift, developing strong assessment and prioritization skills applicable to remote nursing
- Utilized Citrix and Point Click Care to maintain accurate and detailed patient records, demonstrating proficiency in digital documentation
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams, showcasing ability to communicate effectively in various formats
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment plans, adapting complex medical information for easy understanding
- Provided assessment and monitoring wounds on residents, including pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds and skin tears
- Wound Cleansing with appropriate solutions to remove debris and promote healing
- Wound Dressing Selection and Application
- Provided Infection Control during wound care treatment
- Provided Patient Education on Wounds
- Provided Pain Management Prior to Wound Care Treatment
- Staff Management
- Patient Care Quality
- Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
- Communication and Collaboration
- Leadership and Development
Care Plan Nurse
Mississippi Care Center
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided comprehensive patient care plan for 105 patients
- Conducted thorough patient assessments
- Developed individualized patient centered care plans based on the assessment findings, outlining specific interventions, goals, and timelines for each resident
- Monitored Vital Signs for baseline to identify any changes in health status
- Communicated resident needs and care plan details with other healthcare team members
- Accurately documented all resident care activities, observations, and changes in conditions, including CNAs, doctors, and family members
- Documented the patients’ needs and wants, as well as the nursing interventions (or implementations) planned to meet these needs
Medicare Nurse Case Manager
Humphreys County Nursing Center
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Assessed new patients by gathering information, reviewing diagnoses and analyzing medical test results
- Developed complete plans of care to address the needs of patients
- Educated patients and their families about their care plan and health care options and helping them make key decisions
- Scheduled appointments for doctors’ visits, therapies and other medical services
- Revised care plans based on patients’ progress and input from physicians and other medical providers
- Updated patient medical records after each contact
- Offered emotional support for patients and their families
Health Science I&II Instructor
Thomas C. Randle Career Technical Center
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Created lesson plans that align with the curriculum and standards
- Used hands-on activities to demonstrate health science concepts
- Evaluated student progress and adjust instruction as needed
- Provided feedback to students, parents, and administration
- Attended workshops, seminars, and other professional development opportunities
- Maintained knowledge of the curriculum and standards, and apply them to instruction
- Worked with employers and community groups to promote technical skills
- Built positive relationships with students and families
- Instructed and demonstrated proper safety practices, procedures and standards
- Demonstrated techniques to students as a group and one-on-one, helping them to complete lessons, assignments, projects, activities and evaluations
- Provided students with clear expectations, continual feedback, and logical consequences
Medical Surgical Nurse, RN
Patients Choice Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, including vital signs, pain level, and physical status to identify any changes in condition
- Prepared and administered prescribed medications, monitoring for side effects, and documenting accurately
- Changed surgical dressings, monitoring wound sites for signs of infection, and providing appropriate wound care
- Started and maintained IVs
- Monitored and recorded patients’ vital sign regularly
- Assessed pain levels and administered pain medication as ordered
- Provided clear instructions to patients and their families regarding post-operative care, medication usage, and activity restrictions
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop a discharge plan, including follow-up appointments and necessary home care instructions
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, and progress notes
- Effectively communicated with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies and initiated appropriate interventions
- Managed diverse patient populations with various medical conditions and surgical needs
- Analyzed patient data to identify potential complications and made informed decisions regarding care
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare team members to provide optimal patient care
- Demonstrated empathy and provided emotional support to patients and their families
Home Health Registered Nurse
Mid Delta Home Health & Hospice
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Assessed patients by performing health evaluations and patients’ needs
- Developed individualized care plans based on the patients’ needs
- Administered Physician prescribed medications and intravenous infusions
- Monitored vital signs
- Documented and recorded patients’ care/symptoms and updated the patients’ care plan
- Educated patients and their families on how to manage their condition and maintain their health
- Managed wounds by cleaning and dressing wounds
- Collaborated patients’ health care with physicians, physical therapists, social workers and other health advisors
- Provided emotional support to patients and their family
- Detected early symptoms by assessing patients for signs that may warrant hospitalization
- Supervised care given by home health aides
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Delta State University
Cleveland12-2003
Skills
- Telehealth & Remote Patient Monitoring
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Management
- Patient Education & Care Coordination
- Clinical Assessment & Triage
- HIPAA Compliance & Data Security
- Time Management & Self-motivation
- Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
- Multitasking Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Electronic Health Records: Citrix
- Electronic Health Records: Point Click Care
- Telehealth Platforms: Teladoc
- Telehealth Platforms: Amwell
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- ADL assistance
- Hospice and palliative care
- Case management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
- Any relevant certifications, especially those related to telehealth or remote patient care
- Recent courses or workshops in telehealth, remote nursing, or relevant technologies
Educationandlicensure
- Associates Degree in Nursing, Mississippi Delta Community College, 2010
- Registered Nurse, 885034, Mississippi State Board of Nursing, 12/31/26
CPR Certified
Credentialed to perform a life saving procedure on someone who cannot breathe on their own due to a near drowning incident, suffocation or a cardiac event.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Wound Care Nurse, RN Supervisor
Humphreys County Nursing Center
07.2023 - Current
Care Plan Nurse
Mississippi Care Center
11.2021 - 06.2023
Medicare Nurse Case Manager
Humphreys County Nursing Center
01.2018 - 04.2020
Health Science I&II Instructor
Thomas C. Randle Career Technical Center
01.2014 - 01.2018
Medical Surgical Nurse, RN
Patients Choice Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2014
Home Health Registered Nurse
Mid Delta Home Health & Hospice
07.2010 - 01.2011
Associates Degree - Nursing
Mississippi Delta Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Delta State University
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