ALANA SAND
Urbandale,IA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in multiple fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint-Internal Medicine
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Applied clinical expertise to support advocacy for patients under care and facilitate prescribed treatment strategies.
- Articulated course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers employing clear, understandable language.
- Provided patients with tools and expertise necessary for swift and continuous recovery.
- Guided family members and caregivers on essential patient care practices.
- Reviewed patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to formulate, implement, and elevate treatment approaches.
- Administered triage to incoming patients, determining severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated superior care and support for individuals recovering from acute incidents and coping with chronic conditions.
- Implemented personal and health data procedures to uphold compliance with HIPAA standards and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated and noted patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to comprehend conditions and enhance treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in proficient wound management, discharge planning goals, safe medication practices, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Iowa Digestive Disease
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
Retail Sales Associate
Signet Jewelers
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable assistance to customers on the sales floor.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures such as counting money in the cash drawer and setting up the store for business.
- Used POS system to process sales and refund transactions.
Food Service Associate
O'Farrell Sisters
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills by greeting customers, taking orders, and providing helpful information.
- Delivered food orders to customers in a timely manner.
- Handled cashier duties, maintaining accuracy of monies received or exchanged.
Bank Teller
Telco Triad Community Credit Union
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Completed financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and loan payments.
- Answered telephones to assist customers with questions and inquiries.
- Balanced currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts.
- Monitored bank vaults to ensure cash balances were correct.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Spencer Hospital
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Performed accurate documentation in the electronic medical record according to established standards.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical tasks.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients transitioning from acute care setting to home care or other post-acute settings.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance.
- Maintained confidentiality in patient matters to comply with HIPAA guidelines and measures.
- Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies, when clinically necessary.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IAAssociate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg, IA05.2011
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts
Iowa Lakes Community College
Spencer05.2008
Skills
Clinical office expertise
Clinical patient support
IV therapy administration
Data visualization
Compassionate care
Clinical assessment
Nutritional counseling
Infectious disease control
Patient care planning
Certification
- Iowa RN, #128125
- Trauma Advocacy
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Excellent typist - 70 words per minute
Exemplary telephone etiquette
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UnityPoint-Internal Medicine
08.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Iowa Digestive Disease
12.2024 - 05.2025
Retail Sales Associate
Signet Jewelers
10.2023 - 04.2024
Food Service Associate
O'Farrell Sisters
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bank Teller
Telco Triad Community Credit Union
03.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse (RN)
Spencer Hospital
08.2012 - 08.2016
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Iowa Lakes Community College
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Liberal Arts
Iowa Lakes Community College
No Degree - Psychology
Buena Vista University