Sarah Lohnes
Virginia Beach
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with critical care step-down experience and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient-centered care. Proficient in medication administration, infection control protocols, and patient education, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in high-acuity environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in critical and emergency situations.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored patient care plans.
- Utilized electronic health records for thorough documentation of patient information, ensuring accuracy and continuity of care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on hospital policies and best practices, fostering a knowledgeable nursing team.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention to enhance understanding and promote healthier lifestyles.
- Employed critical thinking skills for accurate clinical assessments.
Shift Manager & Waitress
Bay Local Eatery
Virginia Beach
09.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring service prioritization and adherence to best practices.
- Directed team management activities, including hiring, training, and scheduling, while managing labor and food costs.
- Addressed employee and customer needs through multitasking and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with front and back of house staff to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with opening/closing procedures, security systems management, and food safety protocols.
- Applied critical thinking for innovative problem-solving in various restaurant scenarios.
- Maintained effective transaction management through the use of point-of-sale systems., balancing cash drawers and processing credit card transactions.
- Managed alcohol service protocols to maintain compliance with ABC regulations. and Implemented food safety standards to ensure high-quality service and compliance..
Waitress
C.P. Shucker's Raw Bar
Virginia Beach
10.2008 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with managers and staff to streamline work processes for improved service delivery.
- Handled multiple customer service inquiries to enhance guest satisfaction and support restaurant operations. to address customer service and restaurant operations effectively.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Took accurate orders and communicated them to the kitchen staff.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient table service.
Shift Manager, Bartender, & Waitress
Surf Rider Grill
Virginia Beach
04.2007 - 10.2012
- Managed Sunday restaurant opening procedures for scheduled employees, ensuring smooth operations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by effectively coordinating scheduling and service tasks on Sundays.
- Coordinated with front and back of house staff to streamline workplace efficiency.
- Performed the duties of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) manager and Food Service Safety manager.
Education
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
SENTARA COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Chesapeake, VA05-2022
Associates of Science (A.S.) - General Studies
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Virginia Beach, VA05-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Venipuncture
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Bladder scanning
- Patient care planning
- Vital sign assessment
- Documentation in Epic EMR
- Tracheostomy and laryngectomy care
- Foley catheter removal
- Central line dressing changes
- Patient education
- Staff supervision
- Culturally sensitive care
- Prioritizing patient needs
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, American Heart Association
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Provider, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Shift Manager & Waitress
Bay Local Eatery
09.2018 - Current
Waitress
C.P. Shucker's Raw Bar
10.2008 - 12.2018
Shift Manager, Bartender, & Waitress
Surf Rider Grill
04.2007 - 10.2012
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
SENTARA COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Associates of Science (A.S.) - General Studies
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE