1. Sally Zarlengo
Westfield, MA 413-977-2120
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-zarlengo-b9795174 sallyzarlengo@yahoo.com
Summary
Professionally trained, mature and dependable Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high
standards of care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills demonstrated by years of experience in various positions in healthcare.
Personable and results oriented, self-directed in areas of problem solving. Team oriented leader
providing evidenced based guidance delivering positive outcomes.
Skill Highlights
Areas of clinical experience include: Psychiatric of all ages, Geriatrics in long term care,
sub-acute and rehabilitation.
Enthusiastic care giver, patient and family focused.
Self-motivated, task oriented, strong medical ethic and astute clinical judgment.
Evidenced based clinical and computer training: AOD, PCC, Meditech, Medisoft.
AED Certified, CPR Certified, CPI Certified with a Massachusetts license in good standing.
Accomplishments
 Maintained regulatory standards JCAHO, CMMS, HIPPA and State and Federal.
 Completed work requirements prior to deadlines.
 Retention of new hired employees approximately 90%.
 Initiated Spirit Committee with successful outcomes
 Mandatory training from 0% to 100%.
 Created Preceptor Program.
Professional Experience
August 2015- Present
Kindred Healthcare, Agawam, MA.
 Second Shift Supervisor
Responsible for 176 bed facility, 25+ Employees, Census Report, disciplinary action
when warranted, resident and staff safety, intrapersonal skills. Staffing appropriately for the
acuity of 4 units keeping within budgetary guidelines per PPD. Clinical mentor for staff. New
orientee guidance.
January 2015 - July 2015
Governor's Center, Westfield, MA.
 Staff Development Coordinator
Interviewed candidates for potential hire, facilitated the orientation process, provided

2. In-Service Education on all shifts, Manager on Duty responsibilities as needed.
 Infection Control Nurse
Responsible for tracking and trending infection rates, reporting as required. Monthly
tracking with pharmacy.
 Risk Manager
Responsible for receiving all incident reports and performing interviews with staff and
residents if applicable. Monitored and evaluated falls and new onset of falls. Weekly
communication with Regional Risk Management team. Conference calls. Safety and Fall
reduction, psychotropic medication reduction, alarm reduction committee.
April 2011 - August 2014
Noble Hospital, Fowler Unit, Westfield, MA
 Charge Nurse Duty as assigned.
 Monitored medication efficacy and side effects.
 Team Player.
 Medication Reconciliation.
May 2008 - March 2011
Providence Behavioral Health, Holyoke, MA.
 Charge Nurse Duty as assigned.
 Directed patient care and safety.
 Follow through with staff consistently on expectations.
 Implemented floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
 Liaised between patients, families and physicians to ensure patient centered treatment
plans and success.
Education
American International College
2005 Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Accolades
Excellence in Geriatrics Award