Kathleen Sadler
Elkton
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Coral Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, specializing in care plan development and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated leadership in team management while ensuring high-quality patient assessments and medication administration. Acknowledged for enhancing patient care outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Coral Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Wilmington
03.2025 - Current
- Partnered with cross-functional departments to facilitate seamless integration of services provided by the nursing rehabilitation unit. Provide supervision of LPNs and CNAs. Providing nursing care including assessment , development of care plans, education.
Agency Nurse
Fluxstaff
Newark
12.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care, medication administration and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Vital Core Healing
Smyrna
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Ensured compliance with professional standards and state and federal regulations for health care delivery services.
Conducted intake exams to assess patient needs and suitability for care.
Managed daily medication distribution to maintain treatment schedules.
Evaluated necessity for specialist referrals based on patient assessments.
Registered Nurse
Delaware Hospice
Wilmington
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Attended weekly case conferences to review current cases and develop treatment plans for new admissions.
- Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance.
Registered Nurse
ProMedica Senior center
Wilmington
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Ensured quality nursing supervision for LPNs and CNAs in diverse settings.
Performed thorough patient assessments leading to the development of effective care plans.
Executed implementation and evaluation processes to enhance patient care coordination.
Worked independently while fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
Wilmington
10.2014 - 04.2021
- Assessed clinical situations swiftly and accurately using critical thinking skills.
- Instructed patients on effective self-care techniques post-discharge from hospital.
- Ensured patient safety by complying with infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided psychosocial support to patients throughout their treatment journey.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving transplants or related complications.
- Performed routine lab tests such as complete blood count prior to scheduled transfusions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their needs and preferences.
- Provided emotional support to family members of patients receiving transplants.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
White Marsh
07.2009 - 01.2012
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Educated family caregivers on providing basic nursing care such as wound dressing changes or catheter maintenance.
Agency Nurse
Progressive Nursing Staffers Lutherville
Lutherville
01.2000 - 12.2011
- Conducted ongoing assessments of the patient's physical condition during treatment sessions.
- Maintained accurate clinical records utilizing Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
Home Health Nurse
Olsten Kimberly Quality Care
Baltimore
01.1992 - 01.2008
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Havre De Grace
02.1995 - 01.2007
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
07.1991 - 07.1992
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient care processes.
- Developed policies related to pediatric nursing practice that reflect current evidence-based standards.
- Monitored patients' conditions during treatment or recovery periods to determine progress or need for modification of treatment plan.
Trauma Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda
05.1990 - 07.1991
- Instructed staff nurses in providing safe quality care for trauma patients following established standards of practice.
- Provided emotional support for families during difficult times while caring for their loved one.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, tube feedings and respiratory support devices such as ventilators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA05-1990
Skills
- Care plan development
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Team leadership
- Electronic medical records
Certification
- BLS 2026
Timeline
Unit Manager
Coral Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vital Core Healing
12.2022 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
ProMedica Senior center
07.2022 - 09.2022
Agency Nurse
Fluxstaff
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Delaware Hospice
04.2020 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Select Speciality Hospital
10.2014 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland, Baltimore
01.2012 - 08.2014
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
07.2009 - 01.2012
Agency Nurse
Progressive Nursing Staffers Lutherville
01.2000 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
02.1995 - 01.2007
Home Health Nurse
Olsten Kimberly Quality Care
01.1992 - 01.2008
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.1991 - 07.1992
Trauma Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
05.1990 - 07.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Victor Valley College
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